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USDA turns to AI to help validate crop report data
USDA is using an artificial intelligence tool to check data in today’s monthly crop production report, following errors that raised questions about government crop estimates. Undersecretary Scott Hutchins says the tool would have caught a problem in September’s corn data. A computer file incorrectly combined irrigated and non-irrigated acreage information, although USDA says the original survey data were accurate. The AI system will serve as an additional validation step, not replace existing...
Naig outlines Iowa agriculture priorities after election
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is preparing for another four years in office following his reelection, but the political landscape around him will look considerably different. With Governor-elect Rob Sand preparing to take office and five of Iowa's six...
Fareway and IFBF team up for 5th annual Meat the Need donation
Today, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and Fareway Stores delivered nearly 24,000 pounds of ground pork and turkey to the Food Bank of Iowa as part of the 5th annual Meat the Need partnership, which brought a truckload of protein to each of Iowa’s six Feeding...
Funds continue to liquidate long positions in grain markets
Corn and soybeans finished in the green at the Friday close, with slight gains for corn and modest gains for soybeans. However, for the most part the corn and soybeans have been in a consistent move to the downside for the better part of two months. A big part of that...
Public data provides insights on pork demand
The National Pork Board aims to improve demand globally, and that commitment includes economists’ analysis of publicly available data. Lee Schulz, chief economist with EA Risk (formerly Ever.Ag), talks about risk and macroeconomic sensitivity across domestic and...
Report questions funding behind campaign opposing Save Our Bacon
A new RealClearInvestigations (RCI) report is raising questions about the funding and leadership behind a multimillion-dollar campaign opposing the Save Our Bacon provision in the farm bill. The proposal would address California’s Proposition 12, which sets animal...
Small financial decisions matter as farm margins tighten
With high input costs and tighter profit margins continuing to challenge agricultural producers, farmers are being encouraged to take a closer look at their financial management strategies. Agricultural economist Dr. David Kohl says maintaining profitability in...
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Fungicides bring more to the table than just disease control
Fungicides have become a key part of grower’s management plans as farmers continue to observe the benefits of applying fungicide throughout the growing season. Tyler Harp is a technical product lead for row crop fungicide with Syngenta and he says that fungicide...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to receive prestigious USMEF award
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has been selected to receive one of the highest honors from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Governor Reynolds will receive the Michael J. Mansfield Award, and Steve Isaf- founder, chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Interra...
Soybean prices face pressure despite strong export demand
U.S. soybean farmers are facing continued price pressure as record production prospects and competition from Brazil outweigh signs of stronger demand. Farm Futures reports soybean futures fell nearly 6% during October, their worst monthly performance of 2026. USDA...
Naig outlines Iowa agriculture priorities after election
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is preparing for another four years in office following his reelection, but the political landscape around him will look considerably different. With Governor-elect Rob Sand preparing to take office and five of Iowa's six...
Fareway and IFBF team up for 5th annual Meat the Need donation
Today, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and Fareway Stores delivered nearly 24,000 pounds of ground pork and turkey to the Food Bank of Iowa as part of the 5th annual Meat the Need partnership, which brought a truckload of protein to each of Iowa’s six Feeding...
