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Cooperative Iowa weather has led to rapid crop growth
This year’s weather has been mostly outstanding for the crops, and that is easy to see when you look at your nearest corn and soybean fields. Too much rapid growth can cause problems, however, and Iowa farmers are seeing that this year. David Hoy, northeast Iowa agronomist with LG Seeds, said the fields in his area have progressed rapidly through their reproductive stages. Hoy said farmers should get out in their corn fields now and start making game plans for harvest. Southern rust is...
ISU celebrates National Dairy Month
In honor of National Dairy Month, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting several events throughout the state of Iowa, to educate the public about the dairy industry. Iowa ranks 12th overall in the nation?s total milk production, with over 5 billion...
Gas prices surge take national average above $5/gallon
The nation's average gas price climbed for the eighth straight week, jumping 15.7 cents from a week ago to $5.01 per gallon. The national average is up 57.1 cents from a month ago and $1.94 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average diesel price increased...
Pork exports face headwinds in 2022
We came off a strong year of pork exports in 2021. It was the second-largest year on record for shipments of our products around the globe. But this year, things are off to a slower start. China has its herds back up around pre-COVID levels, and they are also facing...
President Biden didn?t want to come to Iowa and support biofuels
Back in April, President Biden came to Menlo, Iowa, and told us that the EPA was using an emergency waiver to allow E15 sales to happen this summer. It was a celebrated win for the industry. Politicians on both sides of the aisle joined with the ag and biofuels...
ISU Dairy Farm holds open house for National Dairy Month
Iowa State University (ISU) is celebrating National Dairy Month by holding several educational events at farms across the state. Iowa?s dairy industry is often overlooked, but it is still among the most productive in the nation. Iowa ranks 12th in the nation for total...
Chevron finalizes purchase of REG
Earlier this year it was announced that Chevron would be purchasing Renewable Energy Group (REG) and that purchase was finalized today. We had the chance to talk with Chevron Renewable Energy Group President Kevin Lucke about what this will mean for the future of both...
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Importance of drought and stress tolerance when selecting a corn hybrid
Innovation and advancement in corn hybrids have allowed for bin busting yield numbers and protection from drought and heat stress.Andrew Penney is a technical agronomist with Dekalb based in Iowa. He says that advancements in corn breeding have happened very suddenly...
FCS America giving profits back to customer-owners
When carrying out financial business, it?s nice to know that the people you?re working with have your back too. As a customer-owned financial cooperative, Farm Credit Services of America has a unique way to give back to their customers through cash-back dividends. Jim...
Commodity classic registration up 28%
Farmers across the country are getting excited for the 2023 Commodity Classic, which has just announced registration is up 28 percent over last year's event in New Orleans. The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11 in Orlando. Attendee surveys indicate that...
Animal ag continues to be top U.S. soy consumer
Animal agriculture consumes 97 percent of U.S. soybean meal ? a key demand driver for soybean farmers. The United Soybean Board invests in research to improve soy-based products for animal agriculture. USB farmer-leader Gary Berg talked about a couple of those...
Get your Census of Ag filled out and returned
You have certainly seen the USDA?s Census of Agriculture waiting for you to fill out and return. You have likely heard ag media, ourselves included, reminding you to get this information filled out and sent back. The deadline is now less than a week away. Your...
