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Feenstra visits central Iowa FFA students during National FFA Week
Supporting the next generation of ag professionals starts at the school level, where students can participate in FFA to learn more about what the ag industry has to offer. This week is National FFA Week, and Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra visited students in Gilbert, Iowa, to kick off the celebrations. Feenstra said it’s important to engage with these high school students as they decide on what education and career paths they are going to pursue. Feenstra said he discussed how students can...
Massey Ferguson celebrates 175 years
As Massey Ferguson celebrates 175 years of serving farmers, 2022 is a huge milestone for the company.Marketing product specialist with Massey Ferguson, Adam Sills, says the company is focusing on a renewed dedication to farmer-focused innovation.?So, with our 175 year...
Using tissue sampling to plan yield roadmap
Tissue sampling on your crops can benefit your knowledge on what you need improve, if your crops are adequate, and what your yields could potentially be.AgriGold Agronomist Josh Johnston talks about how much he has learned about season-long nutrient management from...
Corn crop challenges
While wet weather and cool temperatures delayed planting this spring, the corn crop looks ?pretty good,? according to LG Seeds agronomists covering various regions across the Midwest. But those same agronomists expressed concern about heat, dryness and disease...
Combine sales continue to move higher
Despite the economic situation we have found ourselves in, the need to replace equipment is still ongoing. Machinery knows no economic situation and with grain prices still in a good place, farmers are keeping the sales of some machinery pieces growing. The recent...
Online options for SNAP are growing through grant programs
As the online marketplace has grown and evolved, it is necessary for food assistance programs to grow as well. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has had online shopping options for beneficiaries since the COVID19 pandemic started. However, the...
U.S. pork exports continue to shine in Dominican Republic
U.S. pork exports reached their highest level of 2022 in May in both volume (224,677 mt) and value ($655.1 million). While Mexico continues to be the leading market for U.S. pork, the Dominican Republic is exhibiting dramatic growth, with May exports more than...
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Asia and Africa are the future of trade
The best opportunities for increasing agricultural trade in the years ahead will take place in Southeast Asia and Africa. The Hagstrom Report says Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley made that observation during a recent speech before the...
Poultry & Egg producers can be cautiously optimistic
The last year has been one of strain for poultry and egg producers across the country and in Iowa. The return of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza caused a loss of flocks and concerns that we could see another 2015. We got through the spring with fewer bird losses than...
America loses two million acres of farmland in 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its annual report on farmland in America, which showed a loss of nearly two million acres of farmland over the last year.Eric Sarff is the President of Murray Wise and Associates, a farmland broker and auction house...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-6-23)
Bean exports are continuing to raise some concerns, while corn exports saw another strong week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the latest numbers from this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.No flash sales today, but they?ve still been...
New Kinze planter technology lessens maintenance
Commodity Classic is one of the largest farm shows in the country and is a great time to see the latest and greatest in farming technology and equipment. At this year?s show many people were excited to stop by the Kinze exhibit to see the newest planting equipment in...
