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Protecting yield by reducing crop stress with biologicals
The biologicals market has expanded rapidly in recent years and given farmers more tools to fend off crop stressors and preserve yield. Ryan Schnoes is the District Leader, Biologicals with Corteva Agriscience and says that as crops deal with stress in the growing season, biologicals can reduce that stress. Schnoes says that he does not give the same advice to all growers regarding use of biologicals. He adds that farmers want to see the data and results of biologicals before they get on board...
USDA offering hog assistance through CARES Act program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a CARES Act program to assist hog producers who were impacted by low market prices at the height of the pandemic.USDA is taking applications for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program now through February...
The Ballad of Bill
Most of us have farm cats that have crossed our lives. They are the mousers and the companions of many of us throughout the day. Though many of us won?t admit it because we have a tough image to uphold, we have all scratched their heads for a minute when they came to...
China to approve domestic GMO corn varieties
The Chinese government is considering safety approval for more genetically modified corn varieties put out by its domestic producers. Bloomberg says that could lead to planting more of these crops within the world?s top corn buyer. China?s agriculture ministry is...
Suzanne Slack named new ISU Extension fruit crops specialist
Corn and soybeans may be the dominant crops grown in Iowa, but there is plenty of opportunity for specialty crops, including fruits, according to the newest fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Suzanne Slack, assistant professor and...
AMVAC SIMPAS? is ready to apply your agronomic prescriptions
In the metaphoric war on weeds, not only do you need the right ammunition, but you also need the bigger and better guns that are able to use that ammunition more effectively. Inputs are going to be tight this year as we see fertilizer price increases and supply chain...
Shipley expects Iowa lawmakers to discuss ethanol mandate
The 2022 Iowa Legislative Session is just around the corner and state lawmakers are expected to reintroduce Governor Kim Reynolds? proposed renewable fuel mandate that failed to pass the legislature last session.During the 2021 session, Governor Reynolds offered a...
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Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-12-22
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Surprises from October WASDE report cause markets to jolt
Most estimates were expecting a yield increase in this month?s WASDE report, so when there actually turned out to be a drop in soybean yields, the markets jumped up considerably. Jacob Burks of AgMarket.Net said that, while the initial leap in soybean prices was very...
NPB provides safety tips for handling and applying manure this fall
It?s about the time of year where some farmers will start applying manure to their fields, so it?s important to brush up on proper safety procedures. Marguerite Tan, Director of Environmental Programs with the National Pork Board, said manure poses a potential threat...
Soil testing can help farmers make improvements and save money
Soil tests are a good way for farmers to see what they need when it comes to making improvements to their fertility program.There are multiple benefits to testing soil but with input costs very high, targeted use of inputs can make a big difference to your bottom...
Barges & trains may soon have us up a creek
When it comes to harvest across the Midwest, one thing is key; the movement of grain is the most important issue we must deal with if we're going to be successful during the harvest season. Either we're talking about the moving of grain in your own farming operation,...
