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Biologicals can give your crops another advantage during the growing season
While last year brought its own unique crop challenges, it did provide an opportunity to learn more about the genetics and treatments farmers use for their corn and soybean seeds. Whether it was disease pressure or heat stress, certain treatments allowed crops to handle those challenges better than others. Ryan Schnoes with Pioneer said NEXTA biologicals helped their corn and soybean lines be more resilient in 2025. Schnoes said the NEXTA Speedbox also gives farmers another leg up on corn...
New survey shows strong public support for Farm Bill passage
A new study by Morning Consult for the American Farm Bureau Federation finds strong public support for Farm Bill reauthorization. Kari Barbic, AFBF Communications Director, said the survey explores the public?s awareness of the farm bill, its impact, and priorities...
ISA building relationships during trade mission to Egypt and Morocco
The Iowa Soybean Association is currently leading a trade mission in north Africa with trips to Egypt and Morocco designed to promote U.S. soy and build relationships and customer preference.ISA President Randy Miller joined the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network from...
NK corn excited for big 2024 seed rollout
The 2023 planting season will be upon us very soon and farmers have their seed selections locked down. But any good farmer knows that they are always thinking to the future. We will face challenges this year, that may make us rethink the hybrids we are using, or maybe...
State AGs seek right to repair
A group of state attorneys generals recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics. In a letter to the House and Senate Commerce Committee, the group says, "The Right-to-Repair is a...
Grassley pushes for dispute resolution on Mexico’s GMO corn ban
During his weekly conference call with ag broadcasters and reporters on Tuesday United States Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa (R-IA) was asked for an update on talks between U.S. and Mexican officials regarding the Mexican GMO corn ban. Grassley says there has not been...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-28-23)
Drier conditions in Brazil should assist with harvest and planting progress, and Argentina finally got a little bit of rain- but it?s far too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
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U.S. red meat showcasing value and versatility in Mexico
Demand for U.S. red meat in Mexico has been outstanding in 2023, with pork exports on a record pace and demand for beef reaching its highest level in several years. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has capitalized by aggressively promoting a wide range of pork...
Ranking member David Scott calls for one-year farm bill extension
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today called to extend the 2018 Farm Bill to offer certainty and support to farmers, ranchers, and foresters as extremism within the House Republican Conference hobbles legislative efforts. “While we continue the...
Bringing Iowa ag products to the world market
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, a native Iowan, says she recently led a trade mission to southeast Asia that included stops in Malaysia and Singapore and believes it was very productive. “One of the things I wanted to...
Stine Seed excited to celebrate its 45th anniversary
Bringing up a business in a small town can be a daunting challenge. Turning into a thriving business around your state is a dream that often goes unfulfilled. But, to turn that small-town business into a global player in any industry, without being swallowed up by the...
Pumpkin spice-ing up milk options this fall
In the spirit of the fall season, Midwest Dairy has partnered with Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores to bring pumpkin spice-flavored milk to 847 locations across the Midwest. This is the latest result of the ongoing partnership between Midwest Dairy and Kwik Trip. In...
