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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...
Online auctions: An outlet for used farm machinery sales
Online auction platforms offer individuals an opportunity to sell farm machinery, even in the midst of a global health pandemic. Mark Stock, co-founder of BigIron Auctions, speaks to online auctions, which operate similarly to open outcry sales.?We always publish the...
Stalk borer scouting begins in Iowa
Common stalk borer scouting has started across the state of Iowa.According to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Aaron Saeugling, stalk borers tend to re-infest the same fields annually. Farmers are encouraged to prioritize fields with a...
Essex hog producer sheds light on COVID-19 impacts
Like most hog producers throughout the country, Essex, Iowa farmer Dennis Liljedahl is trying to make the most out of a challenging situation.Liljedahl serves as president-elect of the executive committee on the Iowa Pork Producers Association?s Board of Directors. He...
China’s gamble could pay in spades
It has been an interesting week. U.S. and Chinese trade tensions have not been this high in, what? Six months? The two top economic powers are back at it again. This time the fight is over Hong Kong. China plans to take greater control of the city which has enjoyed...
Iowa Legislature reauthorizes biofuel tax differentials
On their first day back at the Iowa Capitol, legislators wasted no time getting to work on important policies. On Wednesday night the Iowa legislature reauthorized the Iowa biofuel tax differentials, helping boost biofuel demand and lower fuel prices.Senate File 2403,...
Iowa leaders seek federal relief for egg producers
Elected officials continue to ensure agricultural producers receive the means necessary to withstand the coronavirus pandemic. State and federal lawmakers now "go to bat" for a livestock group, which has been excluded from new relief efforts.Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA)...
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Navigator receives approval to proceed with Heartland Greenway system
Yesterday, Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC (?Navigator?) announced that, as a result of commitments received during its binding open season, it has obtained the necessary board approvals to proceed with its proposed carbon capture pipeline system, the Heartland Greenway....
Closing Market Podcast 10-15-2021
Funding available to help farmers recover from natural disasters
Congress recently passed an extension of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus, also known as WHIP+, in the recent Continuing Resolution to fund the government.Scott Bennett, director of Congressional Relations with the American Farm Bureau, says producers...
Utilizing Titan XC in your field work this fall
As harvest continues, many growers are already prepping for the 2022 growing season.AUDIO: Scott Lay, senior director of commercial operations for AgricenOnce farmers in Iowa wrap up this year?s harvest, the work isn?t quite done in 2021. Many growers will finish up...
Flash soybean sales hit Friday daily wire
Friday?s daily wire was active for soybean sales.Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says sales of soybeans to both China and unknown destinations were reported Friday morning.?You had sales that were reported of 396,000 tons of soybeans to unknown and then you...
