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2025 planting nearly done, but not easy
Iowa farmers got an early jump on planting this spring, taking advantage of favorable conditions in April. But progress hasn’t come without challenges, as scattered storms and temperature swings kept growers on their toes. With planting nearly complete, heavy rains earlier this week have caused delays for some and sparked replant concerns in several areas. It’s another reminder that Mother Nature always has the final say in the growing season. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says he’s...
October 13 is Global Fertilizer Day
Today, Tuesday, October 13, is Global Fertilizer Day, as proclaimed by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). TFI describes the day as an annual event seeking to educate people about the fertilizer industry and its contribution to feeding the global population. TFI President...
Glisan: Excellent harvest conditions this week
It should be another productive week on the harvest front for Iowa growers.The recent weekly crop progress reports have been keeping harvest ahead of normal and a big reason for that is the stellar weather conditions this month. Iowa state climatologist Dr. Justin...
USDA RMA Administrator Barbre comes to Iowa
Since the derecho that hit over two months ago, there has been a lot of questions about how the crop insurance program works. There have been reports of inconsistencies from field to field in the same areas. After many questions, the United States Department of...
Cedar County farmer perfecting the art of conservation
Implementing sustainable agricultural practices, such as cover crops, can be relatively simple with a little planning.Iowa farmers utilizing cover crops suggest: Once you get a taste of cover crops, you will likely spend the subsequent years perfecting the craft.Colin...
US beef exports find momentum in Taiwan, South Korea
The US Meat Export Federation says beef exports to Taiwan and South Korea have been impressive. The latest trade data shows US beef exports to Taiwan and South Korea reached new heights in August. Dan Halstrom ? USMEF president and CEO ? says Taiwan?s foodservice...
Iowa Corn Contributes to Beef Up Iowa Program
Iowa Corn? is proud to announce its contributions to the Beef Up Iowa program which was launched in July to connect Iowa beef producers with food insecure Iowans. Iowa Corn?s Animal Agriculture and the Environment Committee donated funds directly to the Beef Up Iowa...
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Sneak peek at 2022 planting weather
As we sit around with chattering teeth and sub-zero temps, we are thinking about the warmer than normal temps we were enjoying just a few days ago. (It is interesting that we only like warmer than normal temps in winter?) A lot of farmers are wondering what the...
Axne meets with central & western Iowa officials on infrastructure law funding
Iowa Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne held an infrastructure roundtable in Clive Wednesday morning to discuss funding priorities from the bipartisan infrastructure law.Axne met with mayors and city officials from Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Greenfield,...
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South America?s soybean production numbers continue to shrink
Unfavorable weather conditions are continuing to cause soybean production numbers in South America to dwindle.Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisor, Inc., said that some fields are too wet, while others are too dry. The dry weather has...
Corn and biofuel groups testify to EPA on RFS
Corn and biofuel groups made comments to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding its Renewable Fuel Standard proposal on Tuesday.The EPA proposed Renewable Volume Obligations that Growth Energy said would undercut blending requirements for biofuel in 2021 and...
