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Iowa Soybean Association conducts industry-leading on-farm research
In order to continue to develop the soybean industry, it’s important to focus on more than just the bushels that make it through the combine. Without research, many of the latest ag developments simply wouldn’t exist. Aaron Putze, chief officer of brand management and engagement with the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), said their agronomic and conservation research team is unrivaled by any other commodity group in the country. In order to figure out where to take the soybean industry in the...
Midterm elections could impact ag policy
Various scenarios regarding the midterm election could impact federal farm and food policy. Naturally, the election will decide which parties will take the majority in the House and Senate and which party assumes control of committees, according to Michael Torrey of...
USDA grant to help farmers with soil health and sustainability
A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The USDA?s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is providing the funding.Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable...
Don?t expect any moisture anytime soon
We have been paying close attention to the Mississippi River these past few weeks. Low water levels, the lowest seen since 1988, are slowing barge traffic. This affects the cornbelt and almost every state between the Appalachians and the Rockies. It?s causing...
Combine sales grow, tractor sales drop in september
Combine harvester sales rose during September in both the U.S. and Canada, while total tractor sales fell in both countries. Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the five-year average for the second...
Surprises from October WASDE report cause markets to jolt
Most estimates were expecting a yield increase in this month?s WASDE report, so when there actually turned out to be a drop in soybean yields, the markets jumped up considerably. Jacob Burks of AgMarket.Net said that, while the initial leap in soybean prices was very...
NPB provides safety tips for handling and applying manure this fall
It?s about the time of year where some farmers will start applying manure to their fields, so it?s important to brush up on proper safety procedures. Marguerite Tan, Director of Environmental Programs with the National Pork Board, said manure poses a potential threat...
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Elanco?s Skysis system adding a new tracer tool
It?s one thing to have a hog nutrition program that helps you to maximize the feed efficiency of your hogs and get them to the optimal weights as efficiently as possible. It?s another thing to know if each hog is benefiting from the products you are giving them and...
Atmosphere continues to pull moisture from soil
Despite recent rainfall events, drought conditions are unfortunately continuing to expand across the state. The atmosphere is so dry that it?s pulling what little moisture we have out of the soil. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided an update on the...
Congressional spending debate posing new challenges for farm bill writers
A changing political environment for budgeting on Capitol Hill is posing new challenges for farm bill writers, who are already facing a daunting October 1st deadline to complete work on a new bill.Right now within the GOP there are two camps that are butting heads...
Opportunities for red meat export growth in Indonesia
With a massive population exceeding 270 million and a livestock sector hampered by animal health concerns, Indonesia presents significant growth opportunities for the U.S. beef and pork industries. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently added a new...
National drought summary showing a mixed outlook
The Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S. The exception is the Pacific Northwest, where drought conditions continue to worsen along the northern Cascade...
