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Norbrook offering antibiotic to target swine respiratory diseases
One of the most pressing health challenges in today’s swine industry is respiratory disease, as outbreaks are increasing in frequency and severity. Of course, vaccination is the primary method to control and prevent respiratory diseases, but when that doesn’t work, producers need to have access to reliable treatments. Cefenil RTU, a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic from Norbrook, is a tool that can help to manage those potential infections. Dr. Megan Bollin, swine technical services...
FBN acquires Prairie Livestock Supply and ProPig/ProCattle
The Farmers Business Network recently made a big splash in the livestock industry.FBN has announced it has acquired two outstanding animal health and nutrition businesses: Prairie Livestock Supply and ProPig/ProCattle, both based out of Worthington, Minnesota. FBN...
FSA has assistance for Iowa producers affected by winter blast
It may be hard to believe that we are only a few weeks removed from frigid temperatures and snowstorms that came across the state. Farmers know that weather conditions like this are hard on livestock and orchard operations. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa is...
Iowa Senate bill would aim to thin deer herd
A bill in the Iowa Senate would alter deer hunting regulations and require a new study of deer population in the state. Senate File 464 was introduced by Republican State Senator Ken Rozenboom of Oskaloosa. The proposal, which cleared a subcommittee on Wednesday,...
Delaro Complete fungicide available this growing season
Bayer?s new Delaro Complete fungicide is available to farmers this growing season. Delaro? Complete fungicide offers unique chemistries in three modes of action. These powerful ingredients work together to provide consistent control of most major corn and soybean...
IDALS announces online commercial pesticide applicator testing
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is pilot testing a program that allows commercial pesticide applicators to complete some of their annual testing requirements online during the COVID-19...
Export sales rebound in latest USDA report
Corn and soybean sales were much better than last week on the U.S. Export Sales Report released Thursday morning.Allendale commodities broker Greg McBride says corn, soybeans, and wheat exports were within the estimated range for the week ending March 4th. Corn...
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Nominations open for 2022 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year
The nomination period is open to recognize the 2022 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year.Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says this prestigious honor has been awarded to celebrate conservation progress and Iowa farmers who are committed to exceptional...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-7-22)
The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week?s report was neutral overall. While mostly unremarkable, it?s nice to have a mild report every so often, especially with the current state of the world. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 4-7-22
The markets are rather quiet today, which can be nice with all of the crazy activity we've been seeing. Corn and soybeans are up, and the livestock markets are fighting through some adversity. Riley Smith talk with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
USDA Secretary Vilsack makes trip to Mexico. Also talks CRP
United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was recently in Mexico to talk with his counterpart, Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos. The discussions were wide-ranging with our neighbor and partner in the USMCA pact, but...
Closing Market Podcast 4-6-2022
GUEST: Bill Moore, PRICE Futures Group
