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Iowa farms are re-evaluating how they use John Deere Operations Center
John Deere Operations Center is already part of many farming operations today, but how it is being used varies widely depending on equipment, connectivity, and how far a farm has gone down the precision ag path. As automation and advanced application technologies continue to expand, the role of Operations Center is shifting from simply collecting data to helping farmers evaluate how those tools are performing and how they fit into the future of their operation. Erin Jost with John Deere says...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-21-24)
Another status quo report for export sales this week, and seeing a neutral report was nice in the face of some heightened volatility throughout the day of its release. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave a breakdown of the numbers. Soybeans in particular were...
Solid vaccination program crucial for spring turnout
A sound vaccination program is crucial to any cattle operation, especially when it comes to preparing calves for spring turnout. Dr. D.L. Step, professional services veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim, says an early vaccination program for calves can amplify herd...
New EPA tailpipe standards raise concerns from ag groups
The National Corn Growers Association expressed grave concern and disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s final 2027-2032 tailpipe emissions standards. NCGA says the plan still relies almost exclusively on using electric vehicles, a decision that...
Stabenow says no new farm bill if GOP insists on SNAP cuts
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow repeated her threat to oppose a new farm bill if Republicans insist on taking funds from nutrition or conservation programs to fund it. Stabenow told Agri-Pulse’s Ag and Food Policy Summit her earlier White House farm bill comments were...
Will moisture return for the spring planting season?
Yesterday, I saw a tweet from an Iowa farmer showing the dry riverbed in a portion of the Cedar River, and that is not a good sign to start the year. If we were in an El Niño weather pattern like we supposedly have been, we should be seeing moisture, based on...
Quickshot enhances growth and performance to maximize crop potential
A new crop year means that many companies have introduced new products into the marketplace. Helena Agri-Enterprises launched a new crop nutrition product called Quickshot at this year’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. Jason Gregory, brand manager for Coron and...
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Small businesses seeing excellent growth across the country
Small businesses are the backbone of agriculture and local rural economies, as they create jobs and keep money local while adapting to the needs of consumers. Over the past several years, there’s been an even greater shift towards supporting small businesses over...
Ag chemical price transparency report helps farmers find savings
Farmers Business Network is celebrating its tenth year in 2024 and as a network of farmers it is always striving to help farmers work together. One of the ways in which FBN helps farmers each year is with its ag chemical price transparency report that allows farmers...
Rural America can be tough for allergy sufferers
Approximately 81 million Americans are diagnosed with seasonal allergies or hay fever, which affects 26 percent of adults and 19 percent of children. In many rural areas across America, there are three waves of pollen allergy triggers throughout the growing season....
Liver flukes becoming a bigger problem in cattle
Previously an issue only cattle producers in the wet regions of the Gulf and Pacific Coasts had to deal with, liver flukes have become a worsening problem for beef herds across the country. Dr. Jody Wade, professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim,...
Farm land values up five percent
USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased five percent compared to last year. The average price is $4,170 per acre, and that includes buildings and other facilities. Cropland values increased to $5,570 per acre from last year. That’s a jump of $350 per...
