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Making every drop count
Despite drones rapidly gaining popularity among farmers as a viable alternative for spraying, they remain a relatively new technology in farming. Tyler Steinkamp, technical agronomist for Winfield United, oversaw the station showcasing how droplets travel after leaving the drone’s rotor at Winfield United's field day in Story City. Steinkemp believes there is no standardized speed for spraying with a drone because drones differ in their intended use. He shared thoughts on the importance of...
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association talks policy priorities for 2025
As we kick off 2025, the ag industry is still waiting for an updated farm bill. Following the results of the last election, especially with some agriculture-friendly faces in D.C., there is hope that something can get done this time around. The Iowa Cattlemen’s...
2024 A year of warm weather
A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes what appears to be one of the warmest years on record. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says widespread warm temperatures across the country top the list for 2024. USDA meteorologist Brad...
Ten things that may affect ag in 2025
The majority of agricultural economists in the latest Monthly Monitor say U.S. ag ended 2024 in a recession. Farm Journal’s AgWeb.com says 56 percent of ag economists responded “yes” to the question of a recession. The newest Monthly Monitor asked economists what...
Upgrade your precision tools for 2025 with John Deere
Accuracy is everything in agriculture. The right rates, the right times, the right products, the right vaccines, and the list goes on and on. You have to be precise with what you do and how you are doing it, especially at a time when we are facing higher input costs...
South American Weather and Crop Update (12-31-24)
At this time of year, the crops in South America need plenty of rain. However, that’s not what’s happening in Argentina right now. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions in South America. McBride said there is some rain in the...
Promoting dairy demand in 2024 and beyond
Midwest Dairy covers a ten-state region in the U.S. and is busy promoting dairy sales to help put more money in the pockets of U.S. dairy producers. Martha Kemper, vice president of dairy experience and business development for Midwest Dairy, said online shopping is...
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Midwest governors pen letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin
Earlier this month, several Midwest governors- including Govs. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), Larry Rhoden (R-SD), Jim Pillen (R-NE), and Mike Kehoe (R-MO)- sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the EPA to “establish a 2026 RVO...
National Pork Board uses pork to sell more pork
The pork industry uses pork to sell more pork by connecting with consumers who already purchase pork products but are not aware of all the types of pork and cuts available. Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development with the National Pork Board, explains....
Secretary Naig invites horticulture producers to join Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Choose Iowa program is expanding to promote a vibrant array of Iowa grown horticultural products, such as Christmas trees, cut flowers, bedding plants, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Secretary Naig...
Japanese importers get inside look at U.S. beef production
A team of buyers from major Japanese beef importers recently visited U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) headquarters in Denver to learn about U.S. beef production practices. After that visit, the team also got an in-depth view of the full beef supply chain at work in...
Empowering farmers with tools for sustainable growth
Farmers continue to invest time and money into sustainability, whether by adopting new practices or upgrading the methods they’ve relied on for generations. From improving soil health to conserving water and reducing inputs, these efforts reflect a deep commitment to...
