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Screwworm far from Iowa, but worth watching
New World Screwworm remains hundreds of miles from Iowa, with confirmed cases confined to parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. While there is no indication the pest is moving into Iowa anytime soon, state officials say it's important for livestock producers to understand the risks and remain aware of the situation. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said the New World Screwworm fly is not a new insect to the United States. It was successfully eradicated from the country decades ago, and...
Biosecurity increasingly important as cattle movement rises
As we see more and more cattle movement, biosecurity is becoming increasingly important. David Shirbroun, professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said there are several things producers can do to make sure they aren’t bringing infected cattle...
Dramatically lower wholesale and retail turkey prices
As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, shoppers are pleased with the state of turkey prices at the grocery store. That’s USDA economist Michael McConnell who says that despite affordable prices at the store, the news is not as good for turkey producers who are...
Food fight: US dietary guidelines could cut meat and potatoes
Beef groups slammed recommendations for consumers to increase their protein intake via beans, peas and lentils, calling the proposal “unhinged.” A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume — and it has the beef industry seeing red. The...
“Culture Celebrators” have a particular affinity for pork
The Culture Celebrator is one of seven consumer segments identified in an in-depth consumer segmentation study completed by the National Pork Board. Sarah Showalter, manager of business and consumer insights at NPB, said the Culture Celebrator segment shows an...
Gaining an understanding of SCN biology
We talk extensively about Soybean Cyst Nematodes, and there is a good reason. They are a fast-moving pest located in all 99 counties in Iowa. Iowa is one of only two states in the U.S. with populations in every county. The other is Illinois. So, what else can we learn...
Cold air blasts across the state
After some warmer temperatures, a blast of cold wind hit the state. It seems that the switch to winter may be upon us already, as those cold temperatures are projected to stick around for a while. Fortunately, it looks like the precipitation will stick around as well....
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Using corn seed traits to manage pest issues
Disease, pest, and weed pressure get stronger every year, so it’s important to have new seed traits that can better handle those problems. The corn lineup at Pioneer is currently going through some changes to make sure that farmers will have enough tools in their...
Forecasts for soybean world supplies and soybean oil and meal
USDA will release the prospective plantings report on March 31st and will give the first glimpse into what to expect for acreage numbers this planting season. The industry expectation is that there will be a shift of acres from soybeans to corn. However, USDA grains...
USDA expediting direct help for producers
On National Ag Day, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency is issuing up to $10 billion directly to ag producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program for the 2024 crop year. ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased...
U.S. milk industry projected to see modest growth in 2025
What are USDA’s projections for the American dairy industry in the coming year? At this year's Ag Outlook Forum, USDA dairy analyst Peyton Ferrier said the industry might see modest growth. When it comes to price projections for the year ahead, Ferrier said prices for...
Earth Optics’ Predictive Ag Report promises a deep dive into ag data
Advancements in precision agriculture, data collection, and soil sampling are revolutionizing how farmers understand and manage their land. With cutting-edge technology providing unprecedented insights, farmers of all sizes can make more informed decisions to boost...
