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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...
Bayer urges farmers to investigate their carbon initiative
Buzzwords always seem to drive industries and consumers at any given time. Buzzwords can have a basis in science, or just be a matter of preference in certain product types. Right now, science and agriculture are looking for ways to be as environmentally responsible...
USDA seizes illegally imported animal products from China
The USDA?s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seized and destroyed more than 1,900 pounds of prohibited pork, poultry, and ruminant products from New York City-area retailers. APHIS says the items came from China, lacked the required import permits and...
Managing risk with RCIS
AUDIO REPORT: Jeff Bahr, RCISRCIS believes a strong crop insurance system is the cornerstone of U.S. farm policy and the safety net of American agriculture.Jeff Bahr, Head of Sales at RCIS, says the foundation of their business is relationships based on trust,...
BASF discusses global supply chain challenges
AUDIO REPORT: Robbie Upton of BASF - Supply Chain DisruptionsSupply chain disruptions were a key issue in agriculture in 2021 and will continue to be a big focus this year.The team at BASF discussed these global challenges during the 2021 NAFB Convention in Kansas...
NRCS offers Agricultural Land Easements Program signup
Iowa eligible entities and landowners interested in preserving the future use of their farms may have that opportunity by enrolling their land into a permanent easement through USDA?s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE)....
India opening to U.S. pork
The National Pork Producers applaud the U.S. and Indian government?s announcement that U.S. pork exports are on their way into India, the world?s second-most populated country.?After decades of work, a market that had been closed to U.S. pork is getting opened,? NPPC...
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Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 signup for dairy margin coverage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 ? Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices....
Opening Market Podcast – Matt Bennett Agmarket.Net 10-21-22
Don?t forget baler maintenance this fall
They are often the unsung heroes of the farm. Planters and combines seem to get all the accolades because they put in and take out the crops every single year. However, the baler is an essential tool on many farms, especially if you have livestock to feed.Just like...
Continued drought means no relief for Mississippi River
We?ll have to hold out a little while longer before the Mississippi River receives any relieving rain, as drought conditions have worsened across the board for the state of Iowa. In fact, the entire state is now experiencing some form of drought. Iowa State...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-20-22)
This week?s report was neutral, which is definitely an improvement over the last few weeks. Sales continue to flow, which is a welcome change from the worries we had several weeks ago. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S....
