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Grain markets could see another price rally in June
After making recent highs, the corn and soybeans prices have been somewhat in the red, leading some farmers to wonder if they missed out on potential profits. However, they may have another chance to take advantage of a price rally. Micheal Weidner, director of grain origination and producer strategy at Landus Cooperative, said the odds show that prices could hike up again. On the corn side of the marketplace, Weidner said now is the time for producers to recalibrate their plans and figure out...
NPB and Ducks Unlimited advancing sustainability in ag
Sustainability in the pork industry is central to pork producers. It’s key to ensuring producers can freely operate their farms and businesses now and in the future. Sam Morine, National Pork Board Director of Grant Administration, says the Advancing U.S. Pork...
Using data to drive change in fertilizer use
Pivot Bio’s N-OVATOR™ program rewards farmers for replacing synthetic fertilizer via Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen, delivering an environmental benefit to all. Lori Reese is the director of commercial sustainability programs with Pivot Bio and says that by using data...
Free counseling available for Iowa farmers
Affordability and accessibility are the top barriers for farmers seeking mental health services, per an American Farm Bureau Federation survey. During May Mental Health Awareness Month, the Iowa Farm Bureau wants to remind farmers support is readily available—and at...
Secretary Vilsack comments on USDA response to H5N1
During my trip to Washington this week, it was driven home that the bird flu is no longer the bird flu. It isn’t even Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, anymore. The Federal government and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are now calling it...
Silver linings to rainy weather planting delays
As we finish up the 200th consecutive week of drought in Iowa, there’s actually some hope to be found, as the drought conditions are very much trending in the right direction. The recent storms have dumped off plentiful amounts of rainfall for the soils across the...
The latest tool to help growers battle SCN
If you are a soybean grower in the Midwest you are well aware of the threat of soybean cyst nematode or SCN. The yield robbing pest is responsible for $1.5 billion dollars in loss annually. To give growers another tool to help fight SCN, BASF has developed a new...
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Dry conditions mean an enhanced risk for field fires
This year’s harvest is looking to be a bumper crop, and the drier weather conditions have allowed farmers to work mostly unimpeded. Southwest Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said most farmers in his area are very happy with their yields. This has officially been the...
Fall flavors go well with pork
As the weather cools, pork is perfect for pairing with the most popular fall flavors. Charlie Torgerson, contractor and channel marketing development brand manager for the National Pork Board, talks about some of the perfect options. Torgerson said there are several...
IDALS has crop insurance discount for cover crop acres
We have been seeing the push towards more conservation farming practices for a while now. The results have been looking good when it comes to protecting the soil and water in the state. One of the most common practices we are seeing used is cover crops. It is one of...
EPA stated goals and rules conflict, ag leaders complain
EPA rules on issues from biofuels to water regulation conflict with the administration’s stated goals. That’s according to farm industry leaders. On the one hand, the EPA and Treasury Department say they want to foster a huge new biofuel market in sustainable aviation...
Dockworker strike begins at east and gulf coast ports
Dockworkers at ports stretching from Maine to Texas are walking picket lines as of Tuesday morning, striking over wages and automation. Farm Policy News says it could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes more than a few weeks. There was some...
