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Farmers need to be thinking about next year’s weed control
As harvest approaches, now is a great time to be evaluating how this crop season went in preparation for next year. Travis Ralfs, territory account manager with Valent, said weed control should be at the top of the list for soybean farmers in particular. Weeds like water hemp will get spread around even further as combines roll through the soybean fields, so Ralfs said it’s important to have a good understanding of where your weed pressure is. For more information, visit...
Used farm machinery still a hot ticket item
Steffes Group is a nationally recognized leader in the auction industry and its booth at the Iowa Ag Expo in Des Moines was a hive of activity with farmers and landowners asking questions about farm equipment and land auctions.The IARN had a chance to speak with...
NPB study looks at ASF survivability in disposed carcasses
Starting back in 2020, the National Pork Board?s African swine fever working group was reviewing various on-farm preparedness efforts. ASF is a tough virus to get rid of, especially since pig carcasses can still transmit the virus if they aren't properly disposed of....
It?s not the EPA dragging its feet, it?s the White House
Yesterday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) held its annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. It was a chance to talk about where the industry is, where it is heading, and the policies and challenges they will deal with in the coming year.One of the topics...
Farm sector profits forecast to fall in 2023
USDA's Economic Research Service released the February Farm Income Forecast Tuesday. Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $136.9 billion in calendar year 2023, a decrease of $25.9 billion, or 15.9 percent, relative to 2022. After adjusting for...
South American Weather and Crop Update (2-7-23)
Not a lot of new news down in South America. There are some slight worries about how the rainfall in Brazil will affect harvest and planting, but otherwise it?s mostly status quo. Allendale commodity broker Mike Lung provided a breakdown on the latest conditions in...
Feenstra talks advocacy efforts and the importance of promoting facts
The lists of Congressional committee members have been announced, and we are well-represented in Iowa. Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra has been named to two different committees: the Agriculture Committee and the Ways and Means Committee. Feenstra said...
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Grassley says farm bill is logical place to fight Prop 12
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the farm bill is the logical place to try to kill Prop 12, not standalone legislation others would prefer that would take 60 Senate votes to pass.Sows are kept in farrowing crates that confine a sow and protect piglets...
Ag groups support USTR in Mexican trade dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative requested a panel formation under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement over Mexico’s decision to ban imports of biotech corn used in human consumption. “Mexico’s decree runs counter to scientific findings and is in direct violation of USMCA,...
Abby Feldpausch receives IARN scholarship through IFAA
Helping the next generation. The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network is proud to sponsor a scholarship through the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA). Congratulations to Abby Feldpausch of Grundy County, as she is the latest winner of the Iowa...
How are Canadian wildfires affecting U.S. crops?
Canadian Wildfires have been affecting the air quality in the United States. While that isn’t nearly as damaging as the fires themselves on the lives of Canadians, it is nevertheless an impact on our quality of life as well. We have had air quality warnings and it has...
Iowa Corn celebrates corn industry at Iowa State Fair
We’re always celebrating the corn industry in Iowa, but today was an extra special celebration of corn and ethanol at the Iowa State Fair. The Iowa Corn Growers Association celebrated Corn Day by bringing in a display truck, handing out merch, and showing off a...
