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Bayer opens seed innovation center at ISU Research Park
A new facility in central Iowa will allow students, researchers, and other industry leaders to collaborate on the latest advances in seed production. Bayer recently announced the opening of the Seed Production Innovation (SPI) Innovation Center, located at the Iowa State University Research Park. ISU Research Park President Rick Sanders said this partnership will open up countless opportunities. Sanders said the location makes total sense, as it places them in the middle of the nation’s top ag...
How to fix flowability issues when planting
Eric Wilson is an agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids and he says that rapidly warming temperatures in the spring can cause humidity issues with your planter.Wilson says that when the seed is not flowing properly through the hoses, the initial instinct is to...
Increasing nutrient use efficiency in crops
The more efficiently crops take up nutrients, the better yield farmers get during harvest. Ross Bender, director of new product development with the Mosaic Company, talked about the importance of nutrient use efficiency.?At a high level, nutrient use efficiency means...
United Soybean Board highlights Farmers for Soil Health
We have talked at length about two particular topics over the years and that is protecting the health of our environment, especially the soil, and also working together for the common good. By working together, I mean producers of grains collaborating with producers...
Economic research service: farm income decline varies by region
After reaching recent highs in 2021 and 2022, the average net cash income of U.S. farm businesses is expected to decline by 18 percent in 2023 compared with 2022. Farm businesses across the country are forecast to see higher production expenses, lower cash receipts,...
Get equipment prepared now for spring spraying
When it comes to protecting a crop from insects, diseases and weed pressure, the sprayer is a front-line piece of equipment; if it?s not doing its job properly, you?re losing yields. David Mills, Case IH Sprayer Marketing Manager, says there are a few things farmers...
Troubleshooting seed singulation issues while planting
Proper seed placement while planting can help to ensure the success of your growing season before any plants have sprouted from the soil. Seed singulation in planting is the measurement of how well a meter is dropping one seed at a time. If singulation drops below...
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Export sales and December WASDE showcase strong export demand
We had a couple of reports from the USDA to end off the first full week of December, and while we generally don’t expect anything from these reports, there were a few friendly surprises to be found. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided the numbers from the...
Leveraging technology to address labor shortages
Labor shortages in agriculture are an ongoing issue that continue to cause problems for America’s farming operations. Technology can help farmers to overcome labor shortages says Eric Raby Senior Vice President - Americas at CLAAS. Raby says that advances in CLAAS...
Purina offers risk management tools for dairy producers
The dairy industry has had more than its fair share of challenges in the past few years, but those producers are resilient as ever, and with the right tools and support they are going to have a level of certainty that is desperately needed. Purina is also offering...
Records shattered as more Iowans seek help with food
Food Bank of Iowa and its partners across 55 counties continue to serve more and more neighbors who need food assistance. For 19 months, new records have been set as the number of Iowans facing food insecurity continues to climb at an alarming rate, says Food Bank of...
USDA now accepting online loan applications
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new online application for Direct Loan customers. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small said the agency is trying to make things more convenient for U.S. producers. “America’s farmers are working...
