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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...
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...
UPL introduces PREVIEW 2.1 SC herbicide at Commodity Classic
UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, has unveiled a new highly efficient weed management tool.At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, UPL officials introduced PREVIEW 2.1 SC, a multi-mode-of-action herbicide that controls weeds early in the...
ISA brings policy priorities to Commodity Classic
The Commodity Classic convention is going strong in New Orleans. It is a time for commodity groups to come together and showcase the newest information and technology. It is also a time when policies are decided at a national level for the coming year. State...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-10-22)
Excellent corn and soybean export numbers highlighted this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this is counter-seasonal to what soybeans normally do at this time of year, but they were likely aided by poor Brazilian soybean...
Iowa farmer shares insights into achieving high-end yields
Each year, thousands of growers enter plots into yield contests run by the National Corn Growers Association and National Sorghum Producers. One of this year?s winning growers shared advice ? from genetics to soil health ? to successfully achieving top-end yield...
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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...
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...
AFBF announces keynote speaker for 2023 convention
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) just announced the keynote speaker for its 2023 convention in Puerto Rico, January 6-11, 2023. Nikki Jones, Director of Events Marketing with IDEAg, said Bert Jacobs will deliver the keynote address.?The keynote speaker for...
Farmer share of thanksgiving food dollar stays low in 2022
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the farmers? share of the Thanksgiving food dollar continues to stay low. ?Corporate profits and consumer food costs continue to go up and up, but the farmers? share of the food dollar is still low,? Larew says....
Talking turkey with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope that you are having a safe celebration with your families and friends. This is truly one of my favorite holidays of the year. It marks the day I finally allow myself to get into the Christmas spirit. I love the time with family,...
