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Representing the Iowa cattle industry at CattleCon
The cattle industry convention and NCBA trade show is in Nashville Tennessee this week and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is in attendance to represent Iowa’s producers. Bryan Whaley is the CEO of the ICA and says that Iowa’s producers and ICA staff are in Nashville and using their voices to help shape the policy and future of the cattle industry in the United States. Each region of the country features different sectors of the cattle industry and faces unique challenges. However, Iowa is...
Fuel prices stabilize as oil prices show extreme volatility
After a storm of surging prices followed by a week of decline, the national average is virtually unchanged from a week ago, declining just tenths of a penny to $4.23 per gallon.The national average is up 62.4 cents from a month ago and $1.38 per gallon higher than a...
The market for used equipment remains hot
For the past year or more, quality used equipment has been a hot commodity in agriculture. Machinery that is a few decades old is still bringing near new prices. In one instance we heard about a farmer selling a tillage tool for only 10,000 less than he paid for it 25...
U.S. beef safeguard changes critical in Japanese market
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes to Japan's beef safeguard under which higher import tariffs can be imposed on U.S. beef.The U.S. and Japanese governments will now work to finalize and implement the...
New GSI grain management system on display at Commodity Classic
GSI?s technological advancements in grain management were recently on display at Commodity Classic.New from GSI, GrainVue utilizes the latest cable technology to monitor temperature and moisture to help farmers detect early signs of spoilage. Greg Trame, director of...
AgroLiquid offering new Back 2 Basics video series
AgroLiquid is offering a new educational video series that examines the benefits of a crop fertility plan based on a complete soil analysis.Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist with AgroLiquid, tells IARN that the Back 2 Basics video series is intended to take an...
Ukrainian farmers have planted over 300,000 acres of crops
Farmers in Ukraine- a major exporter of grains- have planted the first 150,000 hectares (371,000 acres) of spring crops despite the Russian invasion that will likely cut down on the country?s available sowing area.The country?s deputy ag minister says farmers have...
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Growing the ground pork market by studying consumer shopping trends
The National Pork Board is using Pork Checkoff funds to try and persuade consumers to opt for a different ground meat at the grocery store.The National Pork Board initially partnered with Michigan-based grocer Meijer grocery store, and was able to open a new avenue...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 1-5-22
After a rough ag market day on Wednesday how are the markets reacting today? Mark Magnuson talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
Precipitation gap looks to continue for start of 2023
The last few years have been the story of the ?have?s and the have not?s.? This was on full display right in our own state of Iowa. The northeastern part of the state received the rains they needed, while other parts of the state didn?t get much if any at all. The...
USDA announces conservation stewardship program
The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program applications to be considered for funding this year in Iowa is March 17, 2023.Iowa has the same application cutoff for the three primary programs (CSP, EQIP and RCPP). Program applications are continuously...
Climate FieldView increasing equipment compatibility for ease of use
Planting season will be upon us sooner than you think, so it?s important to consider what changes need to be made in order to have an even more successful crop year. Incorporating top-of-the-line technology can provide a great return on investment. Phil Larsen,...
