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Get ahead and stay ahead of weed issues in 2026
As farmers develop their spring burndown programs, they need options to not only get ahead of weeds but maintain that control throughout the season. Including a residual herbicide, like Perpetuo® Herbicide, in pre-emergence tank mixes can help corn growers strengthen early-season weed management while offering long-lasting weed control that’s critical to crop establishment. Will Griffin, row crop segment manager with Valent, said staying in control of weeds can help maximize profits. Griffin...
The future in oral vaccines for PEDV
During the America?s Cultivation Corridor Press Conference at the World Pork Expo last week, they discussed an array of topics dealing with innovations in pork production. One topic that was heavily discussed involved the Mazen Animal Health oral vaccinations for...
Secretary Naig talks biosecurity lessons
World Pork Expo was a time in which pork producers got together from all over the globe to talk about many subjects impacting the industry. One of those is Foreign Animal Diseases (FAD). This is a topic that goes beyond the pork industry and affects all animal...
FFA members prepare for careers in plant systems pathways
This summer, 45 FFA members from across the country will arrive in St. Louis, Missouri, to explore careers in the plant industry. It?s all part of the Next Gen Conference offered by the National FFA Organization. The conference, which began in 2020, focuses on...
NPPC has a new look and a new perspective
Last week at the World Pork Expo, the festivities were kicked off by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) kicking off a new logo and website for the organization. While the support pork producers have come to expect will stay the same, there is just a new way of...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-14-22)
Most of Argentina and Brazil will continue to see dry conditions, so there?s not too much to worry about for South America?s crops right now. The dry weather will allow harvest to continue at a good pace. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there?s some rain...
ISU celebrates National Dairy Month
In honor of National Dairy Month, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting several events throughout the state of Iowa, to educate the public about the dairy industry. Iowa ranks 12th overall in the nation?s total milk production, with over 5 billion...
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March WASDE sees surprisingly big cuts to Argentina crop
Wednesday?s WASDE report contained a few surprises for the grain markets. The primary focus was on the bigger-than-expected cuts to Argentina?s crop from the USDA. Allendale commodity broker Mike Lung provided some analysis on the recent report.Those cuts were much...
Pork exports start 2023 quickly
America?s pork exports finished strong in 2022 and kept going into January. January pork exports were 236,767 metric tons, up 13 percent year-over-year, and export value rose 16 percent to $634 million. Exports to Mexico set a record in 2022 and hit another record in...
USB wisely investing Checkoff dollars to drive demand Part 1
The United Soybean Board manages the soy checkoff and has been working hard to invest those checkoff dollars into more research to help generate more demand, both internationally and domestically. We talk with Mack Marshall from the United Soybean Board about some of...
ICGA delegates gather in Orlando for Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic is an extremely important event for all commodity groups, and the corn industry is no different. The event provides a great opportunity to network and learn from farmers across the country. Several delegates from the Iowa Corn Growers Association are...
AFBF signs right to repair MOU with Case IH and New Holland
A new memorandum of understanding between the American Farm Bureau Federation, Case IH, and New Holland provides farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy with the American Farm Bureau, talked about...
