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John Deere unveils their 2026 line of combines
Even as the 2025 planting season begins, many growers already have their eyes on harvest. For most, that means evaluating the performance of one of the most critical machines in their operation—the combine. With efficiency and grain quality at the forefront of your mind, upgrading this key piece of equipment is often the first step. To explore what’s new in combine technology, we spoke with Bergen Nelson of John Deere. He gave us a preview of the 2026 line of combines, showcasing the latest...
Extension staff emphasize importance of scouting for aphids
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach staff have discovered foundational colonies of soybean aphids in research plots and commercial fields in northern Iowa. Such thresholds do not warrant treatment. However, continuous scouting efforts suggest growing...
China buying highlights weekly export sales
China bought a good amount of U.S. corn and soybeans last week. Commodities Broker Greg McBride with Allendale broke down the latest U.S. Export Sales data with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network Thursday morning.?We did have good sales for both corn and beans, both...
Iowa working to keep foreign markets strong during pandemic
Trade was the biggest agricultural topic for the past two years. Negotiating trade deals with Japan, China, and the United States ? Mexico ? Canada Agreement were all things the Ag industry was excited about at the beginning of the year. Iowa really stood to benefit...
NCGA recognizes Senator Ernst with President?s Award
National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross recognized Iowa Senator Joni Ernst with NCGA?s 2020 President?s Award. The President?s Award is given annually at NCGA?s Corn Congress meeting in Washington, D.C., to a leader who has worked to advance issues...
Kent excited for new ISU Extension role
Since June 1st, five new regional directors have been working for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Among the new directors is Julie Hering Kent, who serves as director for ISU Extension Region 22 covering Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties....
Iowa-based foundation increased giving in 2019
An Iowa-based organization ramped up giving efforts in 2019.The Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation recorded tremendous growth, all while remaining dedicated to three key areas: To provide food to struggling Iowans, show gratitude to members of the Armed Forces, and improve...
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Paper Clover Campaign raises $1.3 million for 4-H
Tractor Supply Company announced its 2021 Fall Paper Clover Campaign raised a record-setting total of just over $1.3 million for 4-H youth around the country. Program contributions support 4-H members? participation in camps, educational programs, and leadership...
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FBN Finance launches Farmland Capital
Farmers Business Network officials are excited about the launch of Farmland Capital, a unique farmer-friendly financing co-investment option from FBN Finance.FBN?s Pepo Peschiera says the Farmland Capital product allows farmers to tap into their farms? equity to...
Diligence has kept African Swine Fever at bay
For years we have been worrying about African Swine Fever (ASF). Some may have said that we were too worried, especially with it only being detected on the other side of the world. However, this year brought us two cases right in our own neighborhood starting with the...
Grassley praises compromise cattle market proposal
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is praising a bipartisan compromise bill that aims to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meat packers.On Tuesday, Grassley joined Senators Deb Fischer of Nebraska, Jon Tester of Montana, and Ron Wyden of...
