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First MAHA report undermines confidence in U.S. agriculture
The Make America Healthy Again Commission released its first report this week, and it contained some troubling assertions. The consequences of this report are causing concerns among farmers and ranchers. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the report covers several key issues relevant to agriculture. Kieffer said the report is often contradictory, criticizing farming practices while referring to farmers as “partners,” even though they were...
US soybean crop 61% harvested, corn 41%
Farmers continue a rapid harvest pace in 2020. In the weekly Crop Progress Report released from USDA on Tuesday, the US corn harvest was 41 percent complete as of Sunday and soybeans were 61 percent harvested. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says corn and soybean...
NMPF: All dairy farmers should sign up for DMC
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) urges all dairy farmers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. Enrollment in the program administered by the Department of Agriculture opened Tuesday. NMPF cites the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and the...
SmartStax technology: Key in fight against corn rootworm
Iowa farmers zeroed in on harvest will soon need to make important decisions for the upcoming crop season.Jim McDermott, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist in northwest Iowa, says, ?Naturally, a lot of decisions are going to be made with data from 2020.? However,...
Iowa deer hunters helping combat hunger
State and local leaders joined the Iowa Wildlife Federation Tuesday morning via Zoom to discuss opportunities for hunters to help address food insecurity.Data from the Iowa DNR shows hunters have provided over 10 million meals through state programs since 2003. One of...
Hamburg, IA awarded $7.9 million flood resiliency grant
A southwest Iowa community impacted by two major flooding events just eight years apart has been awarded critical funding.Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne recently announced that Hamburg has been awarded a new $7.9 million grant to fund infrastructure...
4R plus practices are benefitting challenged fields in 2020
2020 has been a year that has tested everything we have known about farming in Iowa. If you were not hit by drought, you were hit by a derecho. It has made Iowa a proving ground for technology, traits, and practices. This includes the 4R Plus practices.Doug Carter...
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Benson Hill acquires Creston, Iowa soy crushing facility
FULL INTERVIEW: Bruce Bennett, President of Ingredients at Benson HillBenson Hill has announced the acquisition of a soy crushing facility in Creston, Iowa.Bruce Bennett, President of Ingredients at Benson Hill, says the company has acquired ZFS Creston, LLC, an...
Anuvia Plant Nutrients looking forward to growth in 2022
FULL INTERVIEW: Dan Froehlich, Anuvia Plant NutrientsOfficials with Anuvia Plant Nutrients are excited for the company to continue its growth this year. Dan Froehlich, vice president of product development for Anuvia Plant Nutrients, says 2021 was a productive year...
Reduced stigma regarding farmer mental health
Farmers and people in rural areas are more comfortable discussing stress and mental health challenges.The stigma around seeking help or treatment for mental health issues is decreasing, but a new Farm Bureau research poll says it is still a factor. ?Farm Bureau has...
