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AMVAC announces launch of Duro LQ liquid insecticide

AMVAC announces launch of Duro LQ liquid insecticide

At this year’s Farm Progress Show, AMVAC officially announced the launch of Duro LQ insecticide, which has excellent protection against corn rootworm while also bringing added nematode suppression. Wen Carter, product development and technical services manager with AMVAC, said they have been able to do some small test runs this year, and one of the main benefits of Duro LQ has been its mixability with liquid fertilizers. Carter said one of the biggest factors that sets Duro LQ apart from other...

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Iowa CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Sept. 25

Iowa CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Sept. 25

Iowa farmers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Sept. 25 to apply to be considered for 2027 funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural...

Harvest opens key SCN testing window in Iowa

Harvest opens key SCN testing window in Iowa

As soybean harvest approaches across Iowa, farmers have an opportunity to check their fields for a pest that can quietly reduce yields without producing obvious symptoms. Soybean cyst nematode, or SCN, remains one of the most damaging soybean pests, and once it...

GeoKnife offers Iowa growers a new approach to soil sampling

GeoKnife offers Iowa growers a new approach to soil sampling

At this week’s Farm Progress Show the Iowa Ag Radio Network stopped by the PTx tent to learn about the new soil sampling tool, GeoKnife, from Radicle Agronomics. Adam Vaccari explains the thought process around the development of GeoKnife and how it can help Iowa’s...

DOJ expands beef price investigation to major retailers

DOJ expands beef price investigation to major retailers

The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding its investigation into record-high beef prices, widening its review to include eight major grocery chains, according to Meatingplace. The retailers involved are Kroger, Walmart, Publix, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize,...

Farmers and ranchers are facing a growing pile of issues

Farmers and ranchers are facing a growing pile of issues

While there is a rebound in ag exports for 2025 and 2026, growth remains below desired levels. New policy measures out of Washington, such as President Trump’s decision to allow tariff-free beef imports, are creating even higher levels of uncertainty for farmers and...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (9-4-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (9-4-26)

Old crop grain sales are wrapping up as we prepare to enter into the new crop year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the old crop corn sales were strong in the latest export sales report, and that will likely be reflected in next week’s WASDE report....

Preparing for farm safety during harvest

Preparing for farm safety during harvest

Safety is always a primary concern for farmers during harvest season and making sure that you have the proper safety tools and procedures in place should always be top of mind. After a dry August and hot and dry start to September Dan Neenan of the National Education...