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Claw health key to improving sow longevity
Claw health may not be the first thing producers think about when evaluating sow performance, but researchers say it can have a significant impact on longevity, productivity, and overall herd performance. Many of the factors that ultimately lead to a sow leaving the herd begin developing long before obvious signs appear. Issues such as mobility challenges and claw lesions often develop gradually and may go unnoticed until they become severe enough to result in culling. According to research...
2025 Farmer’s Almanac has something for everyone
We have seen it on shelves in various stores for years. The Farmer’s Almanac has a devoted following of people who read it and take its information to heart. Many believe that the information contained is the best estimate of what we can expect throughout the year. It...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-3-24)
This is the time of year where we expect export sales to surge, and this week’s report has shown exactly that. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. Even though those sales indicate that the USDA doesn’t need to...
Harvest corn early to increase yields and profits
With harvest underway, a key decision is how long to let corn dry in the field. Greg Trame, regional sales director for GSI, said recent research demonstrated that harvesting early can help farmers maximize their yield and return on investment. Trame said a recent...
Grassley says he can’t accept pre-conferenced lame duck farm bill
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says he and others can’t accept a ‘slap-dab’ farm bill in a lame-duck session, while another has called for a long-term extension and short-term relief amid a bleak farm economy. Iowa GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says a...
EPA finalizes rule on pesticide exclusion zones
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard. The AEZ is an area surrounding outdoor pesticide application equipment where people are...
NICC is preparing students for the future of agriculture & dairy
Farming is an industry that survives via succession. The participation of multiple generations is what is needed to keep a farm operating for years to come. Beyond the farm, there are so many Ag-related fields that offer support to farming operations each day. Ag...
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Principals modernize Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State University (ISU) introduced updates to Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS) today. The three Principals modernized the INRS – the state’s soil...
USDA could come under administration’s new budget focus
The Trump administration has hit the ground running, wasting no time in issuing executive orders and launching aggressive budget investigations across federal agencies. With spending cuts a key priority, no department is off-limits as officials scrutinize budgets and...
Reaching pork consumers through their preferred media
Pork producers have made their voices heard and the National Pork Board is embracing their call to help drive the demand for pork. This spring the NPB will be unveiling a new pork marketing campaign that has been crafted through research and data aimed at...
Iowa schools help promote pollinators
Sand County Foundation is awarding pollinator seed starter kits to 10 Iowa schools. The seed starter kits give K-12 students hands-on experience growing and planting milkweed and other pollinator-friendly wildflowers. Insect pollinators and monarch butterflies are...
Stine Seed focusing on working closer with growers
No matter what seed you select, a crop will only reach its maximum potential yield with the proper management practices. But with how much data goes into those decisions, that’s easier said than done. Stine Seed President Myron Stine said they are focusing more on...
