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Better corn rootworm control and tank mix compatibility with Opello™
When it comes to battling corn rootworms, new tools designed to control the yield robbing pest are always welcome. Opello™ insecticide from Syngenta is the latest product to help growers take on below ground pests and could be available as soon as Spring 2026. Kevin Langdon is the technical product lead for Opello at Syngenta and he says the liquid, at-planting, soil-applied insecticide will provide better control of corn rootworms. Langdon says that Opello features a new active ingredient,...
NPB stresses manure safety in the pork industry
The National Pork Board is asking producers to take safety precautions when applying manure this spring.Marguerite Tan, NPB Director of Environmental Programs, says manure is a valuable nutrient source for crops and an important component of the pork industry?s...
Ernst hears bird flu concerns from Iowa poultry producers
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst recently met with north-central Iowa egg producers to hear their concerns and experiences with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.During a visit to Clarion in Wright County, Ernst said much of the discussion centered around bird flu outbreaks...
AFBF ready to celebrate National Volunteer Week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is preparing to celebrate National Volunteer Week next week from April 17-23. Elise Cruce, AFBF Managing Director of Leadership Development, said Farm Bureau is using the week to celebrate the volunteer work of its...
New veterinary debt solutions program launches
Farm Journal Foundation is partnering with the Zoetis Foundation to launch a new program to find solutions for relieving student debt in the veterinary industry. The effort?s long-term goal seeks to address shortages of veterinarians to work with farmers in rural...
Glisan updates farmers on spring planting conditions
Planters will be rolling this month and farmers continue to monitor weather forecasts as they make decisions on when to hit the fields. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that the latest U.S. Drought Monitor on...
Grassley: ?Iowa producers stand ready to lower gas prices?
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he?s glad President Biden is turning to biofuels to provide consumers with a more affordable fuel option.During his weekly press call with farm reporters Thursday morning, Senator Grassley lauded Biden?s announcement this week that he...
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Iowa farmland prices jump again
Iowa State University?s annual Land Value Survey shows farmland values are averaging $11,411 an acre in 2022, a 17 percent rise from last year. ISU says farmers have a lot more cash on hand, and supply chain issues led to a shortage of equipment, so the money...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 12-19-22
Greg McBride of Allendale joins Dustin this morning and says he expects low-volume grain trading with high volatility. He also sees the livestock enjoying strength for now.
Get your dairy herd dewormed soon
Animal health is a big issue for all livestock producers. Each animal comes with their own set of issues that they face. Poultry is currently dealing with HPAI, and hogs are looking at PRRS & staving off African Swine Fever. Cattle have their issues as well, including...
Weekend Ag Matters- December 17th, 2022
2023 Farm Bill will likely be evolutionary, not revolutionary
With the current lame duck session, the 2023 Farm Bill process has been put off until the new year. Will Stafford, CHS Washington representative, said the writing process should pick up again at the beginning of the year.Stafford said they likely won?t make any huge...
