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New technology allows for collection and direct application of pollen
Earlier this month, PowerPollen and Oxbo announced the first mechanized pollination solution for corn seed production. As we head into the 2026 growing season, this will allow seed companies to directly purchase, integrate, and scale the system. Jason Cope, co-founder and CIPO at PowerPollen, said the ability to store pollen makes it to where farmers can apply pollen at more optimal times. The partnership combines PowerPollen’s second-generation technology stack with Oxbo’s 5180 high-clearance...
Vaccine mandate could lead to more supply chain troubles
A new vaccine mandate on essential workers entering the United States means more supply chain disruptions are possible, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF Congressional Relations Director Allison Crittenden says essential workers coming to the U.S....
Partial opening of Nigeria exciting news for U.S. red meat
U.S. red meat has gained access to a promising new market in Nigeria.Although Nigeria remains closed to all raw U.S. beef, pork and lamb, Matt Copeland, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in Africa, said it is an intriguing destination for U.S. red...
Washington still dragging its feet on biofuels
Yesterday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit was held in downtown Des Moines. Biofuels leaders from across the state, region, and country were on hand to address the state of the industry, discuss the future of biofuels, and how the work being done has already been a...
NPB President Gene Noem shares his goals for 2022
PORK CONGRESS AUDIO: Gene Noem, President of the National Pork BoardLeaders from the National Pork Board are meeting with farmers this week at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress to share their priorities for 2022.Gene Noem, President of the National Pork Board, tells the...
New IPPA president, Rasmussen, outlines 2022 priorities
PORK CONGRESS 2022 AUDIO: Kevin Rasmussen, Incoming President of Iowa Pork Producers AssociationThe new incoming president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is looking forward to the organization?s progress in 2022.Kevin Rasmussen is a pig farmer in Humboldt...
USDA urges producers to submit applications for 2021 LFP by Jan. 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for 2021 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire. The deadline to apply...
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Case IH striving to provide farmers live field data
Farm equipment and machinery is always on the cutting edge of new technology to help farmers improve their operation through efficiency and effectiveness.Farmers are looking for new ways to track their field data whether it is field conditions, yield data, or weed...
NK Seeds experiences industry-leading growth for second consecutive year
The year will be coming to a close soon, which means that it?s a good time to reflect on the success of 2022. This isn?t just true for farmers and producers, though- even ag industry leaders will be taking the time to reflect. Eric Miller, NK Seeds soybean product...
AFBF announces keynote speaker for 2023 convention
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) just announced the keynote speaker for its 2023 convention in Puerto Rico, January 6-11, 2023. Nikki Jones, Director of Events Marketing with IDEAg, said Bert Jacobs will deliver the keynote address.?The keynote speaker for...
Farmer share of thanksgiving food dollar stays low in 2022
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the farmers? share of the Thanksgiving food dollar continues to stay low. ?Corporate profits and consumer food costs continue to go up and up, but the farmers? share of the food dollar is still low,? Larew says....
Talking turkey with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope that you are having a safe celebration with your families and friends. This is truly one of my favorite holidays of the year. It marks the day I finally allow myself to get into the Christmas spirit. I love the time with family,...
