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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...
Rep. Finkenauer: ?We must remain vigilant to the needs of rural areas?
Congressional leaders offered financial support for small business owners under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.Lawmakers now weigh the value of appropriated funding, which is filtered through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and...
Bison industry celebrates access to Mexico
We have had so much focus on the challenges trade has been facing during COVID-19. It seems like there has been so little in the way of positive news coming out of this. However, on Friday we saw that glimmer of hope. After years of work, Mexico and the United States...
Senator Grassley introduces biofuels relief bill
The biofuels industry has been suffering during this pandemic. People are not driving as much, so the price of gasoline tanked. That means the profits for ethanol were non-existent. Several plants had to either severely restrict production or shut down completely....
NCBA responds to Trump comments on beef imports
President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday suggested the United States should consider terminating trade deals that bring live cattle into the United States. Most cattle imported into the United States come from Mexico and Canada, thus falling under Trump?s new...
Equipping crops with key nutrients
Iowa farmers "hit the ground running" when it came to planting.The state's expected corn crop is three weeks ahead of the five-year average and nearly a month ahead of last year and the state's expected soybean crop is off to a similar start.Planting crops in a timely...
USDA releases payment details for CFAP
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today released additional information regarding the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which seeks to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Food Production...
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Gallagher announces end of DMI tenure
Dairy Management Inc. is transitioning to new leadership.DMI ? the dairy checkoff program that drives trust and sales of dairy products on behalf of America?s 31,000 dairy farm families and importers ? recently announced that Tom Gallagher has decided to conclude his...
ISA members recognized in Corteva Agriscience Climate Positive Leaders Program
Several Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) members were recognized for implementing and sharing climate positive practices by Corteva Agriscience.Bill Couser, a grain and livestock farmer in Nevada, is one of only nine global leaders to be awarded the Corteva Agriscience...
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USMEF has positive takeaways from UN Food Systems Summit
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the recent United Nations Food Systems Summit offered positive takeaways for animal agriculture.The UN Food Systems Summit ? held virtually on September 23rd ? was designed to "set the stage for global food systems transformation"...
Corning farmer pleased with crop yields and harvest pace
Southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says his family has had a smooth harvest so far this fall.Gaesser farms near Corning in Adams County. He tells IARN his family started harvesting corn on September 17th. He says they?ve maintained a steady pace and are having a...
