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Cutting nitrogen inputs without cutting yields
As input costs continue to rise, farmers are looking for ways to reduce costs while maintaining yields. Nitrogen is one of the costliest inputs, and fortunately there is a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen you apply without kneecapping your yields. Mark Peterson, a Practical Farmers of Iowa member from Stanton, Iowa, said he’s using cover crops to build organic matter, hitting 220-bushel of corn while keeping inputs low and proving that what’s good for the environment can be even better for...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-24-22)
The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week was fairly quiet as far as exports are concerned. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they were expecting some lower numbers.?Corn was at the lower end of estimates at 985,600 tons,?...
IDALS orders the cancellation of all live bird exhibitions
Yesterday, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or...
John Deere launches See & Spray Ultimate
Almost a year ago, we highlighted the See & Spray technology from John Deere. At the time, it was mostly being used on the fallow ground of the Northern Plains. It allowed the sprayer to use a camera that was able to identify a weed amongst the vegetation and spot...
Legislation introduced to hold shipping companies accountable
The supply chain has been the bane of our existence for over two years now. For one reason or another, any product we regularly use has been subject to this issue.Not only are we having trouble getting products, but we are also seeing huge backlogs at the shipping...
Ukrainian farmer discusses life during Russian invasion
Today marks exactly one month since the Russian military began its invasion of Ukraine. Not only has it opened a humanitarian can of worms, but a political one as well. Countries around the globe are trying to help the Ukrainians without plunging us into World War III...
NPB?s new chief veterinarian talks foreign animal disease safety
There are many factors that help U.S. producers stay safe from foreign animal disease outbreaks.In his role as Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Board (NPB), Dr. Dusty Oedekoven explained how collaboration is critical to help protect the U.S. pork industry from...
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Ethanol industry could face significant roadblocks this year
A new year and a new Congress bring new challenges for the ethanol industry, especially when it comes to making significant progress. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said that, unfortunately, he doesn?t see things changing too much with a...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-3-23)
It?s a new year, but we?re still seeing the same issues down in South America. Argentina still doesn?t have an adequate amount of rain. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.At this point,...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 1-3-23
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
The importance of choosing the correct crop insurance plan
With input costs high and the constant threat of weather events, it is important to make the right decisions with regards to crop insurance.At the Farmers Business Network?s - Farmer 2 Farmer conference in early December Eric Sorensen, FBN director of crop insurance,...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 1-3-23
Soybeans close the 2022 year over $15 for the first time ever. However, 2023 has started off in the red across the board. Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
