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Bringing together family and farming through innovation and mentorship
At first glance, farming might not seem like a way to strengthen family ties or inspire the next generation, but for Robb Ewoldt, it’s exactly that. As a dedicated Iowan farmer, a Director of the United Soybean Board, and former President of the Iowa Soybean Association, Robb has prioritized including his family in the cultivation and innovation of his cropland. Sustainable agriculture has gained significant attention in recent years as more people are interested in farming practices that...
Congressman Feenstra gets derecho help amended to stimulus bill
Congress is in the midst of the debate over the proposed $1.9 trillion-dollar COVID-19 stimulus package. The proposed legislation would include several billion for agricultural-related projects. While Democrats have headed off just about every Republican amendment to...
Senate sets vote for Vilsack confirmation
The Senate will vote to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary next week. The exact time is uncertain, but the Senate calendar has the vote planned for Tuesday, February 23. The Senate will debate the nomination for 20 minutes before voting, with the majority...
Asgrow’s dedicated research lends itself to exclusive genetics
Asgrow prides itself in offering exclusive genetics to its grower customers. Today we take a deeper dive into how these products are tailored to fit the needs of Iowa growers.Christie Wiebbecke serves as North American soybean commercial development breeder at Bayer...
Grassley touts Iowa?s energy industry in letter to Biden, McCarthy
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he finds recent comments from White House Climate Czar Gina McCarthy to be ?disturbing.?In his weekly press conference call with farm reporters Tuesday morning, Senator Grassley said he was surprised when he read a quote recently...
South American weather and crop update (2-16-2021)
The world?s number one soybean producer continues to deal with harvest delays. In this week?s South American weather and crop update, Allendale commodities broker Greg McBride says Brazil?s soybean harvest remains well behind the usual pace, which is causing big...
John Deere AutoPath: Derecho tested and ready for the 2021 season
Industries and technologies are always evolving. Just ask any farmer if they are doing things the same way as they were a decade or two ago. Because farming has evolved, the technology which backs it must also evolve. That includes the technology you use to keep your...
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Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 3-24-22
The invasion of Ukraine began a month ago, and we are still seeing its effects on the markets. We are all hoping that the conflict can come to a peaceful end soon. Riley Smith talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
John Deere launches See & Spray Ultimate
Almost a year ago, we highlighted the See & Spray technology from John Deere. At the time, it was mostly being used on the fallow ground of the Northern Plains. It allowed the sprayer to use a camera that was able to identify a weed amongst the vegetation and spot...
Legislation introduced to hold shipping companies accountable
The supply chain has been the bane of our existence for over two years now. For one reason or another, any product we regularly use has been subject to this issue.Not only are we having trouble getting products, but we are also seeing huge backlogs at the shipping...
Ukrainian farmer discusses life during Russian invasion
Today marks exactly one month since the Russian military began its invasion of Ukraine. Not only has it opened a humanitarian can of worms, but a political one as well. Countries around the globe are trying to help the Ukrainians without plunging us into World War III...
NPB?s new chief veterinarian talks foreign animal disease safety
There are many factors that help U.S. producers stay safe from foreign animal disease outbreaks.In his role as Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Board (NPB), Dr. Dusty Oedekoven explained how collaboration is critical to help protect the U.S. pork industry from...
