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Pioneer reflects on first year of Z-Series soybeans
At last year’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Pioneer announced the full launch of the Z-Series line of soybeans. One year later, they are now reflecting on the successes of the Z-Series genetics and traits. Shelby Schaa, marketing effectiveness manager with Corteva, said 2024 was a great launch year for the soybean line. This past winter was a mild one, which means that there is a greater risk for enhanced insect pressure. Schaa said Z-Series soybeans are well equipped to deal with the top...
Hastings, Galva farmers to host virtual field day June 17th
Farmers from Hastings and Galva are putting on a virtual field day with the Practical Farmers of Iowa on Wednesday, June 17th from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jon Bakehouse of Hastings and Sam Bennett of Galva are going to share findings from their on-farm research looking at the...
Soybeans lead charge in U.S. Weekly Export Sales Report
The latest U.S. Weekly Export Sales Report showed strength in the soybean complex. That?s according to Greg McBride, commodities broker with Allendale. McBride says analysts were expecting strong soybean export numbers for the week ending June 4th. They were correct....
Combating disease pressure in soybeans with Miravis Neo
Soybeans are growing around Iowa and are entering into those early stages where we must do our post-emergence treatments to give them a strong start. While much of the focus this week has been on the tools available to combat weeds, farmers know that there are...
U.S., EU not making much progress in trade talks
European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan says the chances of making a free trade deal with the United States in the near future aren?t good. The announcement comes after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer blasted the EU for its trade policies and...
Conservation acres yield early results
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Upper Midwest Regional Field Office reports: "Corn planting is virtually complete, while soybean planting moved to 97-percent complete."Crop development reached new heights....
June WASDE shows little change from May
The USDA released the June Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports on Thursday.Commodities Broker Greg McBride with Allendale says the U.S. ending stocks for old crop and new crop corn came in under expectations. For...
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Vilsack hosts Mexico?s ag secretary at Iowa State
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Ames Wednesday morning for bilateral meetings with Mexico?s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Victor Manuel Villalobos Arambula.Vilsack and Villalobos stopped by Iowa State University to tour the Seed Science Center...
Closing Market Podcast 10-20-2021
AFBF?s Harvest for All providing supplies for food insecure
As the holidays approach and we go through the harvest season, our attention turns more towards helping those in need and feeding the world. That is the goal of agriculture in general. That is why the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is working through their...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket_Net 10-20-21
The markets are starting stronger today. Dustin Hoffmann talks with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net.
Dierks to receive USMEF Distinguished Service Award
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has selected National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks to receive its Distinguished Service Award.Created in 1991, USMEF?s award honors outstanding figures who exemplify the exceptional dedication responsible for the red meat...
