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Data tells the sustainability story
Hog producers strive to raise pigs in a way that produces healthier pigs, healthier people, and a healthier planet every day. However, if producers cannot demonstrate results through data and measurable metrics it is hard to pass that message on to the supply chain, consumers, and even detractors of the pork industry. Jamie Burr is the chief sustainability officer with the National Pork Board and he says that on-farm data helps hog producers stay on the front foot when pushing back against...
FMC biologics give you year-long nematode protection
Getting off on the right foot is essential in everything that we do. This is no different in the planting season, and it certainly is true in the crop protection arena. We need to make sure that we are starting immediately because those weeds and pests are already...
ICGA taking grassroots conversations to the state’s capitol
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has been known for a long time now as a respected voice for Iowa agriculture, and that effort doesn’t stop at the local level. Recently, ICGA members gathered at the state’s capitol to visit with lawmakers and discuss what...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-2-24)
Brazil is still on the drier side, but continued rain in Argentina is elevating concerns from the excessively wet conditions. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions. The longer-term forecast also contains rain for Argentina,...
Grassley says Iowa better prepared for HPAI after previous outbreaks
On Monday a Texas dairy worker tested positive for avian flu after contracting the illness that has sickened dairy cattle across several U.S. states. The human case follows recent cow infections in Texas, Idaho, Michigan and New Mexico. The virus appears to have been...
Driving corn demand through renewable chemicals
At the Advanced Bioeconomy Conference in Washington, D.C., the National Corn Growers Association sponsored a special session on renewable chemicals and other materials. The session outlined the national incentive for biobased chemicals and renewable materials that...
HPAI crosses species barrier again. Now it’s humans.
Yesterday was an interesting day in the cattle complex and in agriculture in general. It started with us discussing the fact that we were seeing High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu crossing the species barrier into dairy cattle. We featured a discussion...
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Power Up Iowa Day highlighted clean power’s impact in Iowa
This week is American Clean Power Week at the Iowa State Fair, and yesterday was Power Up Iowa Day, as officially declared by Governor Kim Reynolds. American Clean Power (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet said Iowa has been a big part of the clean power industry for decades....
Iowa officials recognize 44 Iowa Farm Environmental Award winners
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon today recognized 44 Iowa farm families with Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The...
Connecting with soybean growers in Iowa and across the nation
Iowa Soybean Association board members are elected to three-year terms and are eligible to serve three consecutive terms. Pat Swanson is wrapping up her ninth year on the Iowa Soybean Association board and says that her third term is set to wrap up soon. Swanson says...
Officials want fix for foreign-owned farmland disclosure process
Senate Ag Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are asking the USDA to improve its process for foreign-owned farmland disclosures. The letter follows alleged inaccuracies posted online by the Farm Service Agency under...
Ukrainian Ambassador Markarova visits Iowa and State Fair
The Russian invasion of Ukraine started over 900 days ago, and the fighting continues. In the last weeks, the Ukrainian forces have liberated over 50% of the land that the Russian military took control of as the invasion started. Ukraine has been looking for help...
