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Now is the time to finalize crop insurance coverage
Farmers across the country are being reminded to finalize their crop insurance coverage for the 2026 crop season before the March 16 deadline for most spring-seeded crops. New data released by National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) shows participation in the program continues to grow nationwide. Farmers purchased 2.54 million crop insurance policies in 2025, protecting a record 561 million acres of farmland across the United States. NCIS President Tom Zacharias said those numbers highlight...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-27-22)
This week?s U.S. Export Sales Report brings with it a mixed bag of data. Corn sales underperformed once again, but soybeans looked decent. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s report.Additionally, there were no flash sales this...
HPAI discovered in small Iowa flock, but no lockdowns yet
It's been one week since the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed that we had our first positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this fall in Dallas County. It's the first case that's been reported since May 2nd. It confirms...
OvaEasy turns Iowa eggs into a more shelf-stable product
Most of us are very aware of the fact that Iowa is the nation?s top egg producing state. Eggs are dense with nutrients and easy to cook, which means they?re always in demand from families across the country and the world. The only issue with eggs, though, is that they...
Can farmers meet food demand for a growing world population?
As the world?s population continues to grow, producers must meet new challenges to feed the world. Will farmers be able to feed 10 billion people by 2050?Kip Tom, former Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture says the private sector needs...
95th National FFA Convention kicks off in Indianapolis
The 95th National FFA Convention and Expo is underway in Indianapolis. It?s expected to draw more than 65,000 FFA members, advisors and guests ? and bring them closer to the newest technologies in the ag industry. Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization,...
USDA says conservation tillage increasing
The share of acreage for major cash crops?wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton?that are planted using conservation tillage has increased over the past two decades in the United States. USDA?s Economic Research Service reported the data Tuesday. Farmers reported employing...
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Derecho hits parts of corn belt again
We had thunderstorm activity show up in parts of Iowa yesterday. We saw some wind damage in some parts of the state. By the time it was ready to leave our state, the word Derecho was being tossed around by forecasters in the eastern corn belt.Fellow farm broadcaster...
Overcoming crop stress to deliver quality yields
Iowa Soybean Association Treasurer and District 1 Director Brent Swart is a farmer in Northwest Iowa near Spencer. While almost the entire state is in moderate to severe drought right now in 2023, northwest Iowa dealt with the most severe drought conditions in the...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-29-23)
Export sales were looking better for a couple weeks, but that might be reversing already. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest U.S. export sales report.Mexico also made a flash purchase of U.S. corn, but that?s sending mixed signals...
AFBF hosts first Ag ConnectHER event
The American Farm Bureau Federation recently held the first Ag ConnectHER event to inspire women in agricultural leadership. Shawn Wood, Western Region Representative on the Farm Bureau Women?s Leadership Committee, was the emcee for the first event.?We're super...
Drought brings spider mite threat to midwestern fields
We know that every year is different. Farmers must prepare for any eventuality and be able to pivot your plan on very short notice. Different weather patterns also bring other problems with them. Different diseases, weed pressures, and even pest problems come along...
