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Cattle industry prepares for USMCA review
Since returning to office in January, President Trump has once again brought trade policy to the forefront of national discussion. His previous use of tariffs is now facing scrutiny from the U.S. Court of International Trade, reigniting debate over their impact. But even without new actions, agriculture was already bracing for fresh trade challenges under Trump 2.0. One of the most significant will be the scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a deal that has...
Des Moines-based FarmlandFinder launches online marketplace for farmland
As generations have gone on, families start to spread around and suddenly they are owners of land several states away. Some people might have stayed around the farm and are looking to expand the operation. Whatever the situation is, the farmland market has exploded in...
WANTED: Egg decorators
For more than 40 consecutive years, America's egg farmers have presented the First Lady's Commemorative Egg to the first lady of the United States. This tradition started in 1977 when first daughter Amy Carter, alongside her mother Rosalynn, received the inaugural...
Plenish high oleic soybeans meet grower and consumer demand
Have you ever thought about what goes into products such as Pringles or Totino's pizza rolls? These name brand items contain a healthy oil, which provides opportunities for both farmers and consumers.Pioneer brand Plenish high oleic soybeans "offer farmers a...
IFU webinar focuses on cover crop insurance incentive
Iowa?s cover crop insurance project was covered in a recent webinar hosted by the Iowa Farmers Union.The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and partners worked with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) to establish a project aimed at expanding usage...
ISU Extension offers tips to strengthen mental health
Experts from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach recently hosted a Facebook live session to offer tips and advice on managing stress. The year 2020 brought along challenges for most, especially those in the Ag sector. The COVID-19 pandemic had a lot to do...
What could the next four years look like for Ag? (conclusion)
We have spent the past two days looking at an analysis of what the next four years could look like for agriculture under a Biden administration. Part one looked at the way the state and federal elections will shape who is in leadership positions. Yesterday, in part...
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Midday Market Podcast- Naomi Blohm TFM- 1-25-22
MIDDAY MARKET PODCAST: Corn and soybeans are bouncing back after yesterday's losses. The crop conditions in South America should help stabilize U.S. prices. Riley talks with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing.
FMC?s Xyway brand fungicides perform strong in 2021
AUDIO REPORT: Gail Stratman, FMC CorporationXyway brand fungicides from FMC Corporation had a strong year in 2021 managing foliar disease protection.Gail Stratman, Regional Technical Manager with FMC, says Xyway brand fungicides are applied at-plant and provide...
FCSAmerica committed to serving the next generation of farmers
AUDIO REPORT: Bob Campbell, Farm Credit Services of AmericaFarm Credit Services of America remains committed to serving young, beginning and small producers.Bob Campbell, senior leader for Farm Credit Services of America, says they work with thousands of farmers and...
INRC Spring 2022 Water Quality Research Seminar Series will “Focus on Phosphorus”
This spring, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center?s Water Quality Research Seminar Series will ?Focus on Phosphorus,? beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. The presentations will take place the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 3:10-4:00 p.m., through April 27.The...
Bayer corn traits strong for 2022 & 2023
We are almost done with the first month of 2022. Before you know it, it will be planting season in Iowa once again. The last two years have given us some interesting scenarios and have tested the genetics of many corn companies. Some tests were learning tools for what...
