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Thinking smarter- and shorter- with new seed genetics

Thinking smarter- and shorter- with new seed genetics

We’ll be learning a lot from this year’s corn crop, and much of that will be evident when harvest comes around. While the crops look good right now, there’s looming disease pressure that could cause some issues before the crop makes it to the bin. Clayton Robinson, Channel corn brand portfolio lead, said they’ve been pleased with how Channel seed corn has performed so far this year. Robinson said they will be watching closely to see how Channel seed genetics will handle some of the biggest...

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Groups applaud Supreme Court decision on Small Refinery Exemptions

Groups applaud Supreme Court decision on Small Refinery Exemptions

The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy reacted positively after the Supreme Court issued its opinion that the Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals is the proper venue for challenging Small Refinery Exemption decisions. “This is a victory for the...

Precision AI lands investment from Ag co-ops

Precision AI lands investment from Ag co-ops

Cooperative Ventures, the innovation fund formed by farmer-owned cooperatives CHS and GROWMARK, has announced a new investment in Precision AI, an emerging leader in autonomous aerial technology and real-time, plant-level input decisions. FEATURED CONVERSATION WITH...

Asian longhorned tick confirmed in Iowa for the first time

Asian longhorned tick confirmed in Iowa for the first time

Recently, theileriosis- a disease that is predominantly transmitted through the Asian longhorned tick- was detected in a Southeast Iowa cattle herd. This is the first outbreak in Iowa since the invasive tick was first detected in New Jersey during 2017. Grant Dewell,...

Strong piglets are the key to raising more profitable pigs

Strong piglets are the key to raising more profitable pigs

Producers are always striving to raise pigs to reach their full growth potential. One of the most important pieces of that puzzle is ensuring that young pigs get a good start to maximize their potential. Alex Hintz is a technical service representative with the swine...

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