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Study: U.S. producers pay more for inputs than Brazil producers
The National Corn Growers Association says a new study confirms what many farmers have suspected for years: U.S. producers are paying far more for crop inputs than their biggest global competitor, Brazil. The report found American corn farmers paid an average of 68 percent more for seed from 2023 through 2025. Herbicide prices were often nearly double those paid by Brazilian farmers, while insecticide costs averaged 87 percent higher. Some fungicides also cost more than twice as much in the...
Secretary Naig praises Iowa farmers during Iowa Ag Week
National Ag Week and Day were two weeks ago, and Iowa celebrated Iowa Ag Week last week. However, the events come to a culmination tonight in Ankeny for the Ag Leaders Dinner. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to speak along with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig. It’s...
Enhanced corn traits can help battle rootworm pressure
The weather has warmed up significantly as of late, and that means that planting season is right around the corner. The team at DEKALB is excited to see how the proven VT4PRO technology will perform against this year’s pest pressure. Seth Irwin, DEKALB product...
Understanding the importance of rural roadway infrastructure
An often overlooked but vital aspect of rural life is the safety and maintenance of highways, roads and bridges. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing recently testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highways...
Lower hog and pig inventory for 2025 first quarter
USDA released the latest quarterly hogs and pigs report for first quarter 2025 on Thursday March 27th. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell says the inventory of hogs in the United States is lower than at this time last year. He expands on the numbers for the...
2025 Planting Intentions Insights from Farmers Business Network
Ahead of Monday’s USDA report release, download FBN’s exclusive 2025 Planting Intentions Report now so you can start strategizing ASAP. This free report outlines the survey-based acreage mix for key crops across the United States for the 2025 season. Use this data to:...
New Century FS in Tama ready for the 2025 season
Last week, we talked with the folks at AGRILAND FS about their upgraded chemical facilities. In today's Featured Conversation, Andy talks about the Tama, IA facility of New Century FS. They discuss the operation there, and how they are going to be ready to serve your...
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Adjuvant technology can assist Iowa’s growers throughout the season
Adjuvants are discussed a lot in the spring during planting season and the immediate timeframe following emergence, but adjuvant technology can be a helpful tool for growers throughout the season. Mark Christianson is a product manager with Helena and says that simply...
South American Weather and Crop Update (7-1-25)
Not much has changed for the weather in South America, and the upcoming forecast is still looking to be dry. The dryness should be good for harvest progress, but at some point the weather will get too dry and start to cause some problems. Allendale commodity broker...
Iowa beef producers and consumers will benefit from reconciliation bill
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is encouraged by the Senate’s passing of the “One Big Beautfiul Bill” and is now urging the House to quickly pass the revised version so President Trump can sign it into law. Notably, this version does not include the...
Iowa reacts to Senate passage of reconciliation bill
Ernst Celebrates Big Beautiful Win for Iowans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement celebrating the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: “President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on what Iowans voted for in...
Iowa’s experience informs national H5N1 effort
Concerns about H5N1’s potential impact on America’s hog herds have been building for some time, especially since the virus crossed the species barrier in 2024, infecting dairy cattle and a handful of humans. While it hasn’t proven as deadly to mammals as it has to...
