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Farmer sentiment weakened in July
Farmer sentiment continues to weaken. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined again in July, falling to 135, an 11-point month-over-month decline from June. The July Current Conditions Index dropped 17 points to 127, while the Future Expectations Index posted a smaller decline of seven points to 139. Purdue University’s James Mintert said that, despite the weakness in crop prices, high input costs remain the top concern among producers, chosen by 39 percent of respondents...
Disease management is key even with good prices (Part 1)
Your crops are vulnerable as they grow and produce in your fields. Weeds, pests, and diseases are all doing their part to reduce your yield. That is why crop protection is key. But it is more than just mixing a tank and going out into your fields. It is using the...
Conditions are ripe for corn rootworm
The billion-dollar pest is the term that has been coined for corn rootworm. The pest had a strong season last year and is poised to make a strong return this year.Entomologist PJ Liesch shares his predictions for CRW in 2022.The weather conditions are going to play a...
ASF vaccine passes tests required for regulatory approval
Scientists with USDA?s Agriculture Research Service Monday announced that a vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever (ASF) passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval. The successful safety test moves the vaccine one step closer to commercial...
ICGA CEO talks Iowa?s ag relationship with China
The U.S.-China High Level Agricultural Dialogue took place last Thursday night at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines. Naturally, one of the main focuses of the event was the agricultural relationship between Iowan farmers and Chinese consumers. Iowa...
Tips for planning a new farm shop
Spring is the season of change. The weather warms up, fields change as crops are planted, and cattle are moved out to pastures. Farms change a lot in general when spring starts up, but that change doesn?t have to be limited to just grains and livestock. You can change...
Getting a jumpstart on weeds will pay dividends in 2022
Unlike corn & soybeans, weeds don?t have to wait for the weather to be nice to start growing. They don?t have to wait for the mud to dry or the seed to get in the ground. They are already getting a foothold this year. So, you need to start your weed control plans...
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Weekend Ag Matters 12-24-22
Soy checkoff elects Meagan Kaiser as new chair, sets priorities for 2023
The United Soybean Board recently elected Meagan Kaiser of Missouri as the organization?s new Chair. Kaiser is ready to hit the ground running with her priorities for the soy checkoff in 2023.Kaiser says that recent soy checkoff investments have paid very visible...
Senate confirms Alexis Taylor to USDA post
The Senate voted to confirm Alexis Taylor as the new USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Taylor, the former director of Oregon?s Department of Agriculture, is the new top agricultural trade official with the agency. Food Business News says she?ll be...
Iowa Beef Checkoff continues to provide valuable funding for research
Every time a livestock animal is sold in the U.S., a dollar from that sale is put into the national Beef Checkoff. That fund is then used in six different program areas to benefit U.S. beef: promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign...
NPB President reflects on positives from 2022
In 2022, the pork industry has seen advancements in technology and impressive exports of U.S. pork. National Pork Board President Heather Hill said they have been judicious with Checkoff dollars and working towards goals affecting businesses.?First, we're continuing...
