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Warm temperatures will bring harvest here before we know it
The end of this crop year has been defined by disease pressure, specifically from diseases like Southern Rust and Sudden Death Syndrome. Unfortunately, farmers who did not prepare with fungicides are already seeing significant yield losses. Southwest Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said the crop conditions in his area are a bit of a mixed bag. With warm temperatures we’ve been seeing, Meyer said the crops will dry down fast, and it will be time for harvest before we know it. Even though...
Hinson talks inflation and other issues at the ISF
Before today?s thunderstorms and flash floods, we had great weather as we talked with Iowa 1st District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. Lots of things have happened since we last spoke with her- the biggest of which is likely the recent signing of the Inflation Reduction...
4-H is strong as ever at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is filled with lots of agricultural youth competing, showing, and just walking around. One building that showcases the talent of the agricultural youth is the 4-H Exhibit Building. There you will find the talent and creativity from the 4-H members...
Grain shipments on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System remain strong
The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership today announced the tonnage report for traffic through the St. Lawrence Seaway through July, showing a continuation to a steady 2022 shipping season.?As the season progresses, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System continues to...
Axne talks about the Inflation Reduction Act
Solidly down party lines, the Inflation Reduction Act passed through both Chambers of Congress and went to President Biden?s desk, where he signed it earlier this week. While Republicans have labeled it as more ?tax and spend?, Democrats are touting the bill's...
U.S. Export Sales Report (8-18-22)
This week?s report was surprisingly good. Both corn and soybeans had the best sales they?ve seen in many weeks. Even though there?s not as much focus on the old crop sales right now, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they saw some really nice numbers.As we...
Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement provides youth scholarships
The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is a non-profit organization comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to providing scholarships and financial awards for college-bound Iowa 4-H and FFA students seeking post-secondary education in the agriculture...
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Making informed decisions to improve profitability with digital tools
AgriEdge is a digital farm management tool that has been on the market for over 20 years. It is a tool that allows growers to input their data and have all operational information in one place. Ashley Green a digital ag solutions marketing lead with Syngenta says...
Quarterly Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports gave a variety of news today
It was a busy day in the ag marketplace as the USDA released its Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. While both had at least a hint of bearishness, some of the numbers from today will create interesting situations to monitor in the future....
Newly-released Pork & Partners providing benefits for health professionals
While diet trends and fads come and go, pork continues to be a nutrient-dense, versatile protein that can fit into a balanced diet. North Carolina pork producer Deb Balance said Pork & Partners, funded by the Pork Checkoff, distributes science-based research and...
Senate passes resolution overturning WOTUS rule
The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration?s Waters of the United States Rule by a 53-43 vote. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.VA.), ranking member of the Environment and Public Works...
Hogs & Pigs Report was excitingly average at best
For the past weeks and months, the markets have been taking hogs out behind the woodshed, for lack of a better term. Supplies have not been a problem for a few years now. That is keeping the market pressured and demand can change depending on which way the winds of...
