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Secretary Naig extends sign-up for cover crop cost-share through September 18
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that, due to record demand, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is extending the deadline for farmers to sign-up for cover crop cost-share through Sept. 18 and is allocating additional funding so that even more farmers can participate. “Cover crops are one of the most effective practices in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy that farmers and landowners can use to improve water quality and enhance soil health. We’ve...
Massey Ferguson celebrates 175 years
As Massey Ferguson celebrates 175 years of serving farmers, 2022 is a huge milestone for the company.Marketing product specialist with Massey Ferguson, Adam Sills, says the company is focusing on a renewed dedication to farmer-focused innovation.?So, with our 175 year...
Using tissue sampling to plan yield roadmap
Tissue sampling on your crops can benefit your knowledge on what you need improve, if your crops are adequate, and what your yields could potentially be.AgriGold Agronomist Josh Johnston talks about how much he has learned about season-long nutrient management from...
Corn crop challenges
While wet weather and cool temperatures delayed planting this spring, the corn crop looks ?pretty good,? according to LG Seeds agronomists covering various regions across the Midwest. But those same agronomists expressed concern about heat, dryness and disease...
Combine sales continue to move higher
Despite the economic situation we have found ourselves in, the need to replace equipment is still ongoing. Machinery knows no economic situation and with grain prices still in a good place, farmers are keeping the sales of some machinery pieces growing. The recent...
Online options for SNAP are growing through grant programs
As the online marketplace has grown and evolved, it is necessary for food assistance programs to grow as well. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has had online shopping options for beneficiaries since the COVID19 pandemic started. However, the...
U.S. pork exports continue to shine in Dominican Republic
U.S. pork exports reached their highest level of 2022 in May in both volume (224,677 mt) and value ($655.1 million). While Mexico continues to be the leading market for U.S. pork, the Dominican Republic is exhibiting dramatic growth, with May exports more than...
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Pork Industry Forum bringing industry together this week
The Pork Industry Forum on March 8-10 is an opportunity for producers, alongside National Pork Board (NPB) and the National Pork Producers Council, to come together to address obstacles and present opportunities for the coming year. NPB President Heather Hill said...
Ag safety awareness week: ?Lead the way in agriculture?
The Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Program is this week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureaus across the country to promote ag safety this week with the theme of ?Lead the Way in Agriculture.? Each day has a different...
What is moving the markets as we head into March?
It is hard to believe that we are already into the third month of 2023. Soon planters will be moving in the deep south, and in just a few weeks, they will roll here in Iowa. March is a big month for the markets as we look at South American soybean production and get...
Strong interest in U.S. beef at Gulfood in Dubai
With support from USDA, the Beef Checkoff Program and the Texas Beef Council, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) promoted U.S. beef at Gulfood, one of the world?s largest food trade shows. The event was held Feb. 20-24 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. USMEF CEO...
A strong year for Iowa pork producers
Kevin Rasmussen is a farmer from Humboldt County Iowa who served as the Iowa Pork Producers Association President in 2022 and now serves on the board of directors. He says that 2022 was a year of smooth sailing.Rasmussen says that a big focus in 2022 was helping to...
