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Tassel wrap issues originate from seed genetics
One of the biggest crop issues this year was tassel wrap, which severely limited the ability of affected corn plants from pollinating. This issue is also unique in that it isn’t caused by a pest or disease- tassel wrap is actually a genetic issue. As a result, some seed varieties were able to avoid most of these complications. Jeff Sernett, Bayer Crop Science agronomy solutions lead based in Iowa, explained how exactly tassel wrap affected this year’s crops. Sernett said the Bayer genetic...
The importance of even emergence with Precision Planting (Part 2)
(Part 1 of this story from Friday)Carl Dodge is an eastern Iowa farmer who has been using Precision Planting products for many years and has recently become a brand ambassador for the company who gets to try their new products.Carl has a YouTube channel, and he enjoys...
Exports continue to add value to the U.S. red meat market
U.S red meat exports continue to post solid numbers. Erin Borror, an economist with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, said exports will continue adding value to producers? bottom lines at the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City.?The value story, on the beef side, our...
Finalists named for 2022 Iowa’s best pork tenderloin contest
Finalists Named for 2022 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest(Clive, Iowa) October 3, 2022 ? For two decades, Iowa?s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest has been drawing attention from connoisseurs near and far. After all, the coveted title is not just given...
Ethanol?s future with EPA now calling the shots
As per the terms of the legislative Acts which created and extended the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), Congress no longer has the power to set the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) that dictate how many gallons of biofuels need to be blended each year. That number...
Fall quarterly grain stocks report holds plenty of surprises
The USDA released its Quarterly Grain Stocks Report this morning. The markets were anticipating a pretty mild report, but there were both positive and negative factors that provided a lot of contrast across the market board. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride...
Recent farm income forecast reason for concern
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2022 Farm Sector Income Forecast, which showed a mixed bag for the farm economy. USDA?s Economic Research Service predicts that producer cash receipts will increase 21 percent to more than $525...
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Get equipment prepared now for spring spraying
When it comes to protecting a crop from insects, diseases and weed pressure, the sprayer is a front-line piece of equipment; if it?s not doing its job properly, you?re losing yields. David Mills, Case IH Sprayer Marketing Manager, says there are a few things farmers...
Troubleshooting seed singulation issues while planting
Proper seed placement while planting can help to ensure the success of your growing season before any plants have sprouted from the soil. Seed singulation in planting is the measurement of how well a meter is dropping one seed at a time. If singulation drops below...
March pork exports show strength while beef rebounds
March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While below last year?s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October. USMEF President and CEO Dan...
Soil moisture improving in some areas of the country
Well, the 2023 growing season is off and running. Fortunately, it hasn?t seen too many hiccups as we get those seeds into the ground. In this part of the country, we are still seeing some dry soil conditions, but for the actual planting time, dry soils are going to be...
Corn export sales hit marketing-year low point
The USDA says corn export sales hit the lowest level since the 2022-2023 marketing year began on September 1. Cancelations led to a net reduction in corn sales during the seven days ending on April 27 of 315,600 metric tons. China canceled shipments of 562,800 metric...
