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98th National FFA Convention heading to Indianapolis this month
One of agriculture’s biggest annual events gets underway at the end of the month in Indianapolis. The 98th FFA National Convention and Expo will take place Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, bringing more than 70,000 ag students in blue corduroy jackets to the Hoosier State. Christine White, chief program officer of the National FFA Organization, said it’s a highlight of the year for many FFA members. White said there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth as well. There will also be lots of...
Secretary Naig presents ag leader awards
DES MOINES, Iowa ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week recognized organizations and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the state?s agriculture community. Naig presented Ag Leader Awards to Agriculture in the Classroom, Central Iowa...
AFS Furrow Command makes maintaining seed depths easier
As planting season approaches, it?s important to think about how your equipment suits your operation. Your machinery should always work to make your job easier. It?s a little late to get some new equipment for this upcoming planting season, but it?s never too early to...
New Syngenta herbicide offers improved pigweed control
Storen is a new corn herbicide from Syngenta that boasts broad-spectrum weed control. However, Mark Kitt technical product lead at Syngenta says that the focus on one specific weed helped to drive the development process for Storen.In addition to effectiveness with...
What do young farmers hope to see in the next farm bill?
A number of next-generation farmers spoke during a panel discussion at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. The presentation, titled ?A Conversation About Future Ag and Food Policy,? gave the farmers a chance to talk about what they?d like to see in the upcoming...
Sec Naig talks about latest HPAI case in Iowa
We have all seen those signs in various places. You know the ones that say how many days there have been since a workplace accident. If it is good, we see a large number.Well with the threat of HPAI returning as birds begin their spring migration, IDALS must have the...
NASDA releases feeding the economy report
As part of the National Ag Day Celebration Tuesday, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report. The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillion to the...
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The new NORMal: artificial intelligence in agriculture
Artificial intelligence is being utilized in many areas of business and industry to help with effectiveness and efficiency. Now, Farmers Business Network has help to introduce AI to the world of agriculture with Norm, the artificial intelligence ag advisor. Artificial...
Iowa Pork enters NIL agreement with ISU football players
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is partnering with four Iowa State University football players to promote the pork industry. Through an NIL (name, image, likeness) deal, Cyclones Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore, Tommy Hamann, and Caleb Bacon are leading the new...
IAWA recognizes Iowa Watershed Award winners
Some great work being done in the watersheds to improve Iowa's water quality and the Iowa Ag Water Alliance is recognizing Iowa Watershed Award winners from Northeastern Iowa. Josh Balk is the Watershed Coordinator for Dry Run Creek with the Iowa DNR and one of three...
Farm economy at end of 2023 is not panic-worthy
The economy in general has been a challenge around the globe. Of course, that spreads down into many facets of the economy and agriculture is no different. As we head into this harvest season, we have a lot of question marks that will drive our markets and economic...
Soy exports and trade critical for international demand
Trade development plays a large role in increasing overseas demand for U.S. soy. The United Soybean Board recently provided an opportunity for a group of future checkoff farmer-leaders to visit Southeast Asia for an inside look at customers in the animal ag and soy...
