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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...
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...
Growmark Foundation announces 2022 scholarship program
The Growmark Foundation is offering its annual $1,500 scholarship program for students in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada.Karen Jones, Growmark?s youth and young producer specialist, says the company and its FS member cooperatives are strong supporters of youth...
CFRA pleased with USDA?s plan to invest in climate-smart Ag
The Center for Rural Affairs is applauding the USDA for its dedication to climate-smart agriculture.Kayla Bergman, senior policy associate with the Center for Rural Affairs, says the USDA plans to invest $38 million in a new program aimed at increasing cover crop...
Wyffels Hybrids is ready to face any challenges 2022 offers
Farming isn?t easy. I think we can all pretty well agree on that. You have to have the right seeds, the right crop protection, and the right conditions. Many of those conditions are out of our control. Mother Nature is moody, and she doesn?t tell us what she plans to...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-13-22)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday. It was a mostly neutral report this week for corn and beans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said it wasn?t the best report, but it certainly could?ve been...
Corn growers concerned about looming tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers
Corn growers are raising concerns that pending tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers will create shortages and cause more price increases for farmers.A recent study from Texas A&M University shows the price of one type of nitrogen fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, increased by...
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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....
Producing food in a turbulent world
Thursday was day number three of the World Food Prize ? Norman Borlaug International Dialogue at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The dialogue is a series of speeches, presentations, and roundtable discussions from policymakers, scientists, farmers, and students...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 10-20-22
Some buying support is elevating grain prices at midday, but shipping issues are still weighing in on the markets. Riley Smith talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Axne discusses legislation that gives farmers time to adapt
When it comes to government regulations, they aren?t always put through at the most convenient time. We recently saw changes and restrictions by EPA on Dicamba in June 2020. This decision came right at the time that farmers were getting ready to spray the product on...
ARC/PLC elections are open
Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and...
