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Most of the U.S. experiencing unusually warm temperatures for mid-September
Much of the nation has been experiencing above normal temperatures for mid-September. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that despite temperatures remaining warm in the Midwest, the core area of high temperatures will shift soon. Higher than normal temperatures will continue this week but by Friday Rippey expects a shift in temperatures for the Midwest. He adds that warmer temperatures than usual are helping crops to get closer to the finish line. That was USDA meteorologist Brad...
U.S. beef exports to east asia on a record pace
The USDA?s Foreign Agricultural Service released a report titled ?U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.? Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to...
FMC unveiling new Adastrio? fungicide for 2023
We know that crop diseases are always bringing their A-game when we do battle in the fields each year. Many of these yield-robbing diseases are also good at adapting or evading our tools altogether. We must have companies that adapt their technology to keep our crops...
BASF helps farmers finance their product choices
One of the biggest parts of selecting what products to use during a crop year is the financial commitment. Farmers want to know that they will get a good return on investment before they even think about using a specific line of products. Matt Malone, BASF senior...
2022 Iowa legislative session provided positive results for soybean farmers
Michael Dolch, director of public affairs with the Iowa Soybean Association, says that the 2022 Iowa legislative session yielded some very positive results for both Iowa soybean farmers and soy advocates.Dolch says that one area of policy that yielded positive results...
Omnibus bill included pesticide registration improvement act
The recently-passed omnibus spending legislation contained the reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, something important to CropLife America. The organization says it will strengthen and improve the Environmental Protection Agency?s pesticide...
U.S. beef exports set record in 2022 while pork rebounded
America?s beef exports will set a record in 2022 as sales totals are expected to reach $12 billion when all shipments are tallied. While demand growth in China played a significant part, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the U.S. beef...
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NPB?s Win Bigger Blitz delivers results for chops and ribs
National Pork Board?s Win Bigger Blitz strategically places digital ads about pork ribs and chops at the fingertips of consumers. Neal Hull, National Pork Board?s director of domestic development, said they are focusing on some key markets.?The states of California,...
Grassley seeks to attach foreign farmland ownership legislation to defense bill
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is reintroducing legislation to target foreign ownership of U.S. farmland by countries like China and Russia but hopes to attach it to the must-pass defense bill.Longtime Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is reintroducing with other...
BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark raises more than $20,000 for Iowa food banks
More than $20,000 worth of ground pork will be provided to Iowa food banks and pantries because of the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark, held last Saturday, July 15 at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Iowa Pork Producers Association partnered with the Iowa Cubs...
Iowa chefs encouraged to pair turkey & soy in new competition
Iowans have always been proud to produce our ag products to feed the world. We are also proud to have those products showcased in a way to help educate our consumers about the quality of the products we produce. That is why the Soyfoods Council and the Iowa Turkey...
Rain and cooler temps have flipped the script on this year?s crop
May was an incredibly dry month, and June wasn?t much better. This had us worried about drought stress in this year?s crop, but as DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney noted, the past two to three weeks have brought enough rain and cooler temperatures to...
