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Warm temperatures will bring harvest here before we know it

Warm temperatures will bring harvest here before we know it

The end of this crop year has been defined by disease pressure, specifically from diseases like Southern Rust and Sudden Death Syndrome. Unfortunately, farmers who did not prepare with fungicides are already seeing significant yield losses. Southwest Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said the crop conditions in his area are a bit of a mixed bag. With warm temperatures we’ve been seeing, Meyer said the crops will dry down fast, and it will be time for harvest before we know it. Even though...

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July was strong for pork exports, weak for beef

July was strong for pork exports, weak for beef

July exports of U.S. pork were slightly below last year but accounted for a larger share of production, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Market access obstacles continued to weigh heavily on exports of U.S....

Ethanol industry looks to ramp up push for year-round E15

Ethanol industry looks to ramp up push for year-round E15

The California general assembly’s approval of E15 sales in the state has given the ethanol industry the latest opportunity to seek new avenues for Congress to legislate year-round E15 sales nationally. Governor Gavin Newsom still needs to sign off on the state’s bill,...

Wider tassel wrap issues put focus on genetics

Wider tassel wrap issues put focus on genetics

Many Midwest farmers are finding more tassel wrap in their fields this season than in years past. The condition occurs when tassels remain trapped within the plant’s upper leaves, limiting pollen shed and interfering with pollination. That lack of pollination can lead...

Some Iowa farmers are starting harvest already

Some Iowa farmers are starting harvest already

Believe it or not, there are some combines running in the fields in Iowa already. With the heavy moisture we saw at the beginning of planting season, there’s going to be a lot of variance in harvest dates across the state. Jamie Horton, DEKALB/Asgrow technical...

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Second MAHA report listens to ag industry

Second MAHA report listens to ag industry

The Make America Healthy Commission released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy,” with more than 120 initiatives addressing childhood health. Brian Glenn, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Government Affairs, was encouraged that the Commission...

CLAAS FARMPOINT expands footprint in Iowa

CLAAS FARMPOINT expands footprint in Iowa

CLASS FARMPOINT is increasing its commitment to Iowa agriculture with a new service center in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the company’s second permanent location in the state. The expansion brings equipment, support and services even closer to area farmers, ensuring farmers’...