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Farmers need to think long-term when making planning decisions
Farming decisions this year can have a big effect for several seasons to come. Todd McRoberts, the Corn Technical Product Lead for Syngenta Corn Traits, said planning ahead is more important now than ever. When it comes to planning ahead, McRoberts said you have to look at the field level, starting with the field history. Paired with proper stewardship, McRoberts said innovation can play an important role in helping growers plan further ahead. Looking at future launches, like Durastak, he...
Agronomist offers early-season tips to maximize yield potential
INTERVIEW: Dave Hoy, LG Seeds Sales AgronomistA local agronomist wants farmers to get the most return per acre this growing season.Dave Hoy, LG Seeds sales agronomist for northeast Iowa, tells IARN that when it comes to maximizing yield potential, it all starts with...
Groups ask for year-round access to biofuels
The top biofuel and farm advocate groups in the U.S. called on the administration to swiftly expand access to plentiful, lower-cost biofuels as fuel prices get closer to record levels.Russia?s invasion of Ukraine is sparking fuel prices higher, and the Environmental...
Buttigieg non-committal on biofuels; says Iranian oil imports a possibility
Many of us in the Midwest know that there has been pushback from the Biden Administration on biofuels. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to find a way to show the President that biofuels are an available option now, while we work towards...
New Bayer corn trait gains EPA approval
Bayer officials have announced the company received EPA approval for its newest corn product.Sean Cohen, Bayer Corn Launch Lead, tells IARN that VT4PRO with RNAi Technology will provide U.S. farmers an additional option within the already-strong Bayer corn product...
Drought expands in Iowa as planting season approaches
Drought conditions have expanded throughout Iowa with spring planting season right around the corner.Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan tells IARN the 2021/2022 winter season hasn?t helped out much in terms of subsoil moisture profiles.?We?ve had a pretty dry...
Senator Ernst pushes for more members of the ?Beagle Brigade?
Yesterday, we got the news of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) being found in Pottawatomie County. This means that Iowans are once again keeping a very close eye on the health of their flocks. Between eggs and meat poultry, Iowa bases a lot of its agricultural...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (12-20-22)
Things are looking better down in Argentina, but they didn?t get enough rain to make a major impact. On the other hand, Brazil is just about done with planting. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Chuck Grassley comments on U.S. Congress omnibus spending package
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with reporters Tuesday for his weekly conference call. Grassley told reporters that his cattle price discovery and transparency bill will not be included in the latest omnibus spending package.Grassley says that the bill won?t be...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 12-20-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 12-20-22
It's a turnaround Tuesday for corn and soybeans. Did the rainfall in Argentina make an impact on Argentine crops? Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
With Bird Flu cases on the rise, so is stress
Even as the snow is falling, I am still seeing flocks of birds making their move south. Normally, it is a thing of great beauty to witness these birds make the trek with no maps or GPS. Though there are a few times, I see those flocks and wonder if they have the right...
