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Better corn rootworm control and tank mix compatibility with Opello™
When it comes to battling corn rootworms, new tools designed to control the yield robbing pest are always welcome. Opello™ insecticide from Syngenta is the latest product to help growers take on below ground pests and could be available as soon as Spring 2026. Kevin Langdon is the technical product lead for Opello at Syngenta and he says the liquid, at-planting, soil-applied insecticide will provide better control of corn rootworms. Langdon says that Opello features a new active ingredient,...
Senator Ernst urges SCOTUS to rule on key Ag cases
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will decide on which cases they plan to take up. Two of those cases could have an impact on Iowa agriculture. One of them is something that Iowans had no chance to make a decision in. It was another state...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-6-2022)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week?s report was less than ideal. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that the holidays could?ve had some influence on these low numbers.?Well, it was a...
Benson Hill acquires Creston, Iowa soy crushing facility
FULL INTERVIEW: Bruce Bennett, President of Ingredients at Benson HillBenson Hill has announced the acquisition of a soy crushing facility in Creston, Iowa.Bruce Bennett, President of Ingredients at Benson Hill, says the company has acquired ZFS Creston, LLC, an...
Anuvia Plant Nutrients looking forward to growth in 2022
FULL INTERVIEW: Dan Froehlich, Anuvia Plant NutrientsOfficials with Anuvia Plant Nutrients are excited for the company to continue its growth this year. Dan Froehlich, vice president of product development for Anuvia Plant Nutrients, says 2021 was a productive year...
Reduced stigma regarding farmer mental health
Farmers and people in rural areas are more comfortable discussing stress and mental health challenges.The stigma around seeking help or treatment for mental health issues is decreasing, but a new Farm Bureau research poll says it is still a factor. ?Farm Bureau has...
Sneak peek at 2022 planting weather
As we sit around with chattering teeth and sub-zero temps, we are thinking about the warmer than normal temps we were enjoying just a few days ago. (It is interesting that we only like warmer than normal temps in winter?) A lot of farmers are wondering what the...
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Exile Brewing and IAWA team up for special all-Iowa beer
(IARN - Des Moines, IA) -On Saturday, Exile Brewing held a release party for its ?Born Here, Brewed Here - Volume One: Rye IPA? beer which was made in tandem with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance in hopes of bringing attention to water quality and soil health.The...
Closing Market Podcast – Bill Moore PFG 10-17-22
Bill Moore of Price Futures Group runs down a back-and-forth day on today's markets.
Observe any crop pressures from the combine this year
Harvest is always busy and there are many things you have to manage. I don?t want you to feel that I am trying to add more to your plate or maybe this is something you are already mindful of but keeping watch for any potential problems in your fields during harvest...
Plymouth County farmland sale sets new Iowa record
A recent farmland sale in Iowa set a new record for the Corn Belt. In Plymouth County, Iowa, farmland was sold for $26,250 per acre. Ag Web Dot Com says Brock Auction Company brokered the sale, which included 55 acres of high-quality farmland. That put the total bill...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 10-17-22
Geopolitical issues in the Black Sea have sent wheat & soybeans higher. Corn seems to be along for the ride. Greg McBride of Allendale talks through this morning's situation.
