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South American Weather and Crop Update (5-20-25)
Parts of South America recently received some rain, but now there are concerns about water damage since they almost received too much rain. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the upcoming forecast is looking to be drier for the bulk of Brazil and Argentina again. McBride said harvest in Brazil is wrapping up nearly on schedule. Harvest progress is still behind in Argentina, and they are also dealing with the aforementioned rain damage to some of their crops. The team at Allendale can...
Jorgenson happy to serve as ISA president
Sidney farmer Jeff Jorgenson?s term as the new president of the Iowa Soybean Association is underway. The Iowa Soybean Association board of directors elected executive committee officers in September to serve the association in one-year terms. Jorgenson accepted the...
DNR investigates manure spill complaint in Sioux County
Iowa DNR staff responded to a complaint last Wednesday, September 30th of manure discharging into the Rock River about five miles southwest of Rock Valley.The investigator found manure seeping out of an underground tile line into a tributary that flows about a quarter...
Use cover crops to overcome the damage of 2020
The 2020 harvest is in full swing. It is the biggest step we can take to put this year behind us. Farmers have often been called ?eternal optimists.? They are always looking for how next year could be better. As you make your passes through your fields this fall, take...
Music video collaboration supports National FFA Organization
Greg, Nathan, and Kendal Peterson, Kansas farmers who make up the famous Peterson Farm Brothers, this week unveiled a new ?music video.? The new video, dubbed ?Corn Revolution,? pays tribute to the research and development behind today?s corn plants, says Greg...
Ohio farmer, Linder, excited to lead as NCGA president
The National Corn Growers Association?s new president began his role on Thursday. Ohio farmer John Linder will lead NCGA in the new fiscal year. He succeeds Minden farmer Kevin Ross, who is now NCGA Chairman. Linder previously served as the Corn Board liaison to the...
Finalists named for Iowa’s 2020 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin
The top five finalists have been announced for the 18th annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest in Iowa. The contest is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and managed by its restaurant and foodservice committee.The finalists include The Blind...
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USDA offering hog assistance through CARES Act program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a CARES Act program to assist hog producers who were impacted by low market prices at the height of the pandemic.USDA is taking applications for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program now through February...
The Ballad of Bill
Most of us have farm cats that have crossed our lives. They are the mousers and the companions of many of us throughout the day. Though many of us won?t admit it because we have a tough image to uphold, we have all scratched their heads for a minute when they came to...
China to approve domestic GMO corn varieties
The Chinese government is considering safety approval for more genetically modified corn varieties put out by its domestic producers. Bloomberg says that could lead to planting more of these crops within the world?s top corn buyer. China?s agriculture ministry is...
Closing Market Podcast – Bill Moore PFG 12-30-21
Suzanne Slack named new ISU Extension fruit crops specialist
Corn and soybeans may be the dominant crops grown in Iowa, but there is plenty of opportunity for specialty crops, including fruits, according to the newest fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Suzanne Slack, assistant professor and...
