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Heat dome ridge led to derecho in Upper Midwest
The Midwest heat dome is finally broken, and temperatures are now much more pleasant. The heat dome didn’t leave quietly, though, as it caused a derecho to form and tear across much of the Upper Midwest. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said a “ring of fire” weather configuration is to blame. Glisan said damage reports have been coming in, but fortunately it seems like this derecho wasn’t as bad as it could have been. It may seem like derechos have been having more frequently...
AFBF working on next Farm Bill
With the current Farm Bill set to expire in 2023, members of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) have begun to outline priorities for the next Farm Bill.Farm Bill conversations are underway both on Capitol Hill and across farm country. AFBF Economist Shelby...
Cattle producers have their voices heard at Iowa State Capitol
A bitter cold morning on Wednesday didn?t stop cattle producers from all across the state from gathering at the Iowa State Capitol to meet with lawmakers about important policies impacting the industry.The Iowa Cattlemen?s Association held its annual Cattlemen at the...
What do label changes on the Enlist? E3 platform mean for Iowa growers?
When it comes to chemicals that are used in crop protection, it is no secret that every so often that go through a reevaluation to make sure their impact on the environment isn?t a major issue. It?s something which we have come to expect over the course of a product?s...
South American Weather and Crop Update (2-22-22)
Some rains came over the long weekend and brought relief to parts of South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that the lack of heat in the forecast will help alleviate some of the drought stress.McBride also provided a harvest and planting update...
NRCS accepting comments on revised Iowa Nutrient Management Standard
USDA?s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting comments on the newly revised Iowa Nutrient Management Standard ? the guiding document for implementing nutrient management plans for Iowa farmers.The (590) Nutrient Management Standard provides farmers...
Iowa State Fair receives $1M donation for new shelter house
Alliant Energy recently announced a $1 million contribution to help replace and build a new shelter house on the Iowa State Fairgrounds just east of the Livestock Pavilion.Peter Cownie, executive director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundtion, recently told...
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Diversifying supply chains to give farmers options
Supply chain disruptions were not just the work of Covid and Covid restrictions. Supply chain problems are still creating challenges for farmers who are trying to move their commodities to domestic and international consumers. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the...
What challenges are on the horizon for 2023?
We have talked about the drought situation here in Iowa til our voices are as dry as some of the ground in the state. So, we aren?t going to focus a lot on that topic. However, just like with a wet year or a normal year, droughts set us up for problems in the year to...
FFAR grant develops additional african swine fever vaccines
PLUM ISLAND, N.Y., and MANHATTAN, K.S. (November 10, 2022) ?African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) is a highly contagious, fatal disease in pigs that spreads rapidly. There is no commercially available vaccine for the virus, and the threat to U.S. swine production is...
Pork Leadership Institute applications closing next week
The National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council are providing hands-on experiences and exclusive opportunities to learn about the NPB and NPPC while growing leadership skills. Pork Leadership Institute is a joint effort inviting producers and industry...
Hinson continues efforts to provide derecho relief for Linn County
Many of us remember very clearly the effects of the 2020 derecho, and some parts of the state are still dealing with damages. Cedar Rapids was hit the worst by the devastating storm, which caused over $11 billion in total damage. At the end of last month, Iowa 1st...
