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Iowa farms are re-evaluating how they use John Deere Operations Center
John Deere Operations Center is already part of many farming operations today, but how it is being used varies widely depending on equipment, connectivity, and how far a farm has gone down the precision ag path. As automation and advanced application technologies continue to expand, the role of Operations Center is shifting from simply collecting data to helping farmers evaluate how those tools are performing and how they fit into the future of their operation. Erin Jost with John Deere says...
EPA approves label amendments to restrict use of over-the-top dicamba
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved label amendments that further restrict the use of over-the-top dicamba in Minnesota and Iowa. The amendments, requested by pesticide registrants in consultation with those states, are intended to reduce risks...
AFBF looking for applications for Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Emma Larson, AFBF Director of Industry Relations, said she encourages rural entrepreneurs to apply.?The Ag...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board encourages use of biofuels
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board was touting the benefits of ethanol fuel blends at last week?s Commodity Classic show.The Iowa Corn Promotion Board works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. Board president...
Adding SmartStax PRO to Channel corn seed helps control CRW
Bayer?s SmartStax PRO with RNAi Technology is ready to battle corn rootworm this growing season.Corn rootworm doesn?t distinguish between farms and hybrids. It has a single mission and that is to eat all of the corn plants that it can and grow the species. Lauren...
Iowa farmer member of ISA & ASA talks policy and year ahead
When you are down and Commodity Classic, you can tell it is all about the American farmer. These farmers are the backbone of the industry, and they are there not only to see the latest technology and hear about the latest innovations; they are also there to share...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-15-22)
Brazil received some welcomed rains recently. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that they could have a really nice safrinha corn crop if these rains keep coming.?Right now, the weather in South America actually looks pretty good,? McBride said. ?We got good...
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Final Cattle on Feed Report of 2022 meets expectations
The final Cattle on Feed Report of 2022 was generally in line with pre-report estimates. Dr. Derrell Peel, a livestock market economist with the Oklahoma State University Extension Service, provided a breakdown of the numbers.?This December cattle on feed report shows...
Report shows price increases for different food types
A new USDA report shows retail food prices increased 8.9 percent in the first seven months of this year. That increase is higher than the rate over the same period last year and 2020. All 13 food categories in the USDA report experienced faster price increases so far...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 12-28-22
Mosaic Company adds new biologicals: PowerCoat? & BioPath?
Times have certainly changed when it comes to how we keep our soil and plants healthy in our farming operations. Soil health has come to the forefront of agriculture just as much as plant health and animal health has. While you're giving your plants the nutrients they...
Technological advancements allow CLAAS combines to maximize performance
When harvesting crops, efficiency and effectiveness of harvesting equipment is of vital importance. After a growing season of ups and downs and trials and tribulations, farmers need reliable equipment that helps the operator in all aspects of harvest.That's Jeff Gray,...
