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Taking a look at A-Frame Acres in southwest Iowa
When it comes to raising pigs, giving them plenty of space can be an effective method of promoting herd health. If you can keep your pigs happy and healthy, you’ll end up with an even better product. That’s the goal of A-Frame Acres down in southwest Iowa, where farmer Ron Mardesen raises pigs to sell through Niman Ranch. Mardesen said the inspiration for the name “A-Frame Acres” comes from the small sheds he uses for farrowing. Pigs are very active and intelligent animals, and Mardesen said...
Iowa Corn president calls on Biden admin to push biofuels
The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is calling on President Biden to push biofuels as a solution to rising gas prices across the country.Vinton farmer Lance Lillibridge tells IARN that biofuels and year-round E15 would counter rising gas prices and save...
Case IH offers maintenance tips for your planters
Spring planting season is right around the corner, which means now is an ideal time to make sure all of your equipment is checked over and ready to go for when it?s time to hit the fields.David Brennan, Case IH planter marketing manager, tells IARN that farmers need...
Look to see more short stature corn appearing in 2022
While the Iowa Derecho of 2020 reminds us of the need to be ready for anything Mother Nature throws at us, it certainly isn?t the first time she has used the wind to damage our crops. High winds are nothing new, and they try even the best corn?s standability....
Lots of volatility still possible in CONAB report
CONAB released its monthly report on Thursday.Soybean numbers are down again, but, despite potential weather issues, corn crop projections are still strong. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the report.?They did lower Brazil?s bean crop...
NRCS says on-farm conservation use continues rising
A new USDA report shows that farmers are using more no-till practices, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods, and advanced technologies over the last decade. The report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) says farmers are making a lot of...
Vilsack announces expansion of agricultural trade missions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says there will be a rise in agricultural trade missions this year.Speaking with farm broadcasters at the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Vilsack talked about the importance of overseas trade missions.?We have indicated...
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E15 has faced whiplash over the past few years
Over the past several years and through two administrations, E15 has experienced whiplash from ever-changing biofuel policies. It feels like we go back and forth every time a legislative decision has to be made on the established fuel source. American Coalition for...
What issues should farmers be thinking about as we prepare to enter 2023?
There are many issues for producers to consider as we approach the next year. This year was marked by high volatility, so how can we take a look at those issues and be more prepared for next year? A lot of that volatility was evident in farmland prices, and the state...
John Deere revamps steering in MY 23.5 7-Series tractors
How many of you that drive a tractor or have driven one in a previous life, remember the constant need to keep moving the wheel ever so slightly back and forth to keep the tractor straight when traveling down the road? There was always a little play in the wheel to...
NK Seeds experiences industry-leading growth for second consecutive year
The year will be coming to a close soon, which means that it?s a good time to reflect on the success of 2022. This isn?t just true for farmers and producers, though- even ag industry leaders will be taking the time to reflect. Eric Miller, NK Seeds soybean product...
Case IH striving to provide farmers live field data
Farm equipment and machinery is always on the cutting edge of new technology to help farmers improve their operation through efficiency and effectiveness.Farmers are looking for new ways to track their field data whether it is field conditions, yield data, or weed...
