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Precision spraying expands on Iowa farm acres
Farmers and custom applicators are finding that using a mix of equipment is key to keeping up with the demands of modern crop management. For operations across Iowa, combining Hagie’s front-mounted boom sprayers with John Deere machines outfitted with See & Spray Ultimate technology is proving to be an effective way to handle a wide variety of application needs. The strategy not only boosts field efficiency but also plays a role in reducing chemical use and controlling costs as equipment...
Heads Up helping producers combat white mold and SDS
Heads Up Plant Protectants is making sure farmers have another tool in the toolbox when it comes to battling sudden death syndrome and white mold.Colin Dutcheshen, vice president of Heads Up Plant Protectants, says their Canadian-based family company manufactures...
National Ag Day to be celebrated March 22nd
People across the country will be recognizing and celebrating the importance of agriculture next week.National Ag Day takes place Tuesday and is celebrated every March during National Ag Week. The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosts the campaign on a national...
USDA NASS to livestream agricultural data briefings
On March 30, USDA?s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will livestream the Secretary of Agriculture?s data report briefing for the first time. This and future Secretary data briefings will stream on NASS?s YouTube channel five minutes after NASS reports...
Challenges on the horizon for ag in 2022, 2023, & 2024
When you come off a string of growing seasons that have seen significant challenges, the last thing you want to do is think about the challenges that await you in the coming growing seasons. Now, just because it is the last thing many of us want to think about,...
EPA approves label amendments to restrict use of over-the-top dicamba
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved label amendments that further restrict the use of over-the-top dicamba in Minnesota and Iowa. The amendments, requested by pesticide registrants in consultation with those states, are intended to reduce risks...
AFBF looking for applications for Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Emma Larson, AFBF Director of Industry Relations, said she encourages rural entrepreneurs to apply.?The Ag...
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Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 11-29-22
Mixed activity in the grain markets today, with some holiday type trading carrying over from last week. Mark Magnuson talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
Premium diesel helps farm machinery last longer
One of the secrets for a healthy life is to provide good fuel for your body. The same is true for machinery as well. Farmers depend on a lot of high-end machinery to get their jobs done every day, so they know the importance of having clean, efficient fuel that will...
President Biden asks Congress to ?step in? over looming rail strike
Monday was a busy day in the saga of the impending strike of railroad workers. December 9th is the final day for the unions and the railroad companies to reach an agreement over new contracts for workers. In September, it looked as though President Biden had helped...
New board members announced for FFA foundation sponsors? board
The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors? Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. David Hollinrake, global head of strategy and portfolio management for Syngenta, was named chair for the upcoming...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 11-28-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.
