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Farmers should use a varied approach to combat SCN
Often referred to as the “billion-dollar pest,” soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a major pest that farmers have to deal with every year. While we do have several great options, especially in genetics, it’s important to keep from relying too much on one single mode of action. Bill Backhaus, BASF soybean agronomist, said that, while it may be tempting to only use Peking soybean varieties, it’s important to rotate them with corn and other SCN-resistant soybeans like PI 88788 in order to keep Peking...
Growth Energy monitoring state of ethanol industry
The short and long-term pictures of the ethanol industry are a little different. According to John Fuher ? vice president of government affairs for Growth Energy ? recent ethanol production in the U.S. has showed a slow increase after reaching record lows in April....
Iowa Senator provides update on support for agriculture
A Senate Agriculture Committee member provides an update on agricultural markets affected by coronavirus, as well as federal support for each sector.Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Friday visited Sully Locker & Market, as part of her 99 County Tour. Ernst visited with...
Clarion farmer elected USGC Rep. to MAIZALL
A farmer from Clarion was recently elected to serve a new role on the U.S. Grains Council. Deb Keller is a past USGC chairman who continues her full-time farming career in Wright County. She has more than 25 years of experience in production agriculture that have...
Have your propane conversations early
It may seem like we still have plenty of time until the fall harvest. However, we could be in the fields in only about two months. Last year, we saw logistical problems in moving the supply of propane farmers needed to dry their crops. There were some hard lessons...
NCGA concludes first virtual Corn Congress
As the saying goes: "There's a first time for everything." National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) members observed "a first," as they met virtually for Corn Congress.The Corn Congress meeting was held virtually for the "first time" in the organization's history,...
Youth show goats at East Pottawattamie County Fair
A stellar goat show took place Friday morning at the East Pottawattamie County Fair in Avoca. Many 4-H kids entered the show arena throughout the competition, showcasing all of their hard work from throughout the year. Jill Kadel with East Pottawattamie County...
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IFU webinar highlights Veterans in Agriculture
An Iowa Farmers Union webinar on Thursday helped the public learn about the non-profit organization Veterans in Agriculture.Veterans in Agriculture was founded nearly 10 years ago with the mission to empower veterans to thrive in Iowa agriculture. Executive Director...
Corn production is becoming even more responsible and sustainable
?Sustainable? is currently the biggest buzzword out there. Everybody is looking for better and more environmentally responsible ways to do everything from fueling vehicles to producing our food. Any farmer knows that there will always be a better way to do just about...
Expect volatile natural gas prices this winter
Extreme cold in February led to lower-than-average natural gas storage levels through the summer, prompting concerns about winter weather this year and volatile natural gas prices.In its November Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration...
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ICA backs Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
The Iowa Cattlemen?s Association joins many farm groups across the country in welcoming this week?s announcement of a cattle market reform compromise.Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R) of Nebraska, Jon Tester (D) of Montana and Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon...
