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Industry competitors working together to improve Iowa’s water quality
Agriculture's Clean Water Alliance (ACWA) marked its 25th anniversary of commitment to improving water quality in Iowa and productivity for Iowa’s farmers in 2024. Eric Scherder of Corteva agriscience says that Corteva has been a member of the ACWA since 2013. Scherder says that the ACWA helps the industry work together and hold each other accountable with goals designed to improve water quality. He adds that when it comes to “doing the right thing” with water quality initiatives, it’s...
Pioneer?s A Series Enlist E3 soybeans are ready for 2022
Pioneer is adding to its A-Series soybean portfolio by extending into the Enlist E3 platform. They are seeing a large shift towards different trait platforms and are answering that call.Don Gehrls is with Pioneer, and he talks about the demand they saw from customers...
Even with good prices the deck is stacked against farmers
We know prices have been good. The numbers don?t lie, and if you have a crop to sell, you are sitting pretty, right? Right?We would like to think that, and for the most part, there is still money being made, but the profit margins aren?t as high as we would like them...
AFBF disappointed in first WOTUS roundtable
The Environmental Protection Agency?s first WOTUS roundtable Monday didn?t address farmers need for clear rules, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Courtney Briggs, AFBF senior director of government affairs, said the first roundtable lacked diversity...
Roadway safety considerations for farm equipment operators
Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are in the forecast and farmers will soon be in the fields in full-force. That means more equipment will be on the roadways in the coming days.Moving farm equipment on public roads can be a dangerous activity. Farm operators...
Recent weather extremes could mark end of an 89-year cycle
There is no doubt that the past couple of years has shown us some wacky weather. Now, there are many arguments about what this all means. Is it temporary? Is it permanent climate change? How long before we see any kind of possible recovery or change? We could discuss...
FarmLend is expanding online services
FarmLend.com is a website dedicated to offering the convenience of being able to make applications for land loans through an online resource. It has seen large expansion, nearly tripling its footprint to twenty-eight states. This is giving farmers a fast track to...
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Growing the ground pork market by studying consumer shopping trends
The National Pork Board is using Pork Checkoff funds to try and persuade consumers to opt for a different ground meat at the grocery store.The National Pork Board initially partnered with Michigan-based grocer Meijer grocery store, and was able to open a new avenue...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 1-5-22
After a rough ag market day on Wednesday how are the markets reacting today? Mark Magnuson talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
Precipitation gap looks to continue for start of 2023
The last few years have been the story of the ?have?s and the have not?s.? This was on full display right in our own state of Iowa. The northeastern part of the state received the rains they needed, while other parts of the state didn?t get much if any at all. The...
USDA announces conservation stewardship program
The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program applications to be considered for funding this year in Iowa is March 17, 2023.Iowa has the same application cutoff for the three primary programs (CSP, EQIP and RCPP). Program applications are continuously...
Climate FieldView increasing equipment compatibility for ease of use
Planting season will be upon us sooner than you think, so it?s important to consider what changes need to be made in order to have an even more successful crop year. Incorporating top-of-the-line technology can provide a great return on investment. Phil Larsen,...
