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The science behind healthy plant ecosystems
Healthy soil is just as much a part of farming as the health of the plant. Soil health allows for the best ecosystem to assist plant growth throughout the crop season, giving that plant the best opportunity to grow to its maximum potential. Therefore, better soil health can lead directly to improved plant health and better profitability for the grower. Corey Ritter is the Midwest regional sales manager with Huma and says that it is important to provide products for growers that address needs...
Pork producers cautious but optimistic
The pork industry has been dealing with a lot of headwinds as we end the first third of 2024. While prices are going a little higher, consistency has been an issue. Markets have seen many radical shifts, many of which have not been good. However, uncertainty has not...
April WASDE sees little change to South American crops
The April WASDE report came and went with little to remark. This was largely anticipated, though, and the markets are ready to focus back on planting and the weather. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers were on the low side of expectations....
AFBF doubles top prize for Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Now, the winner will take home $100,000 for their business. Chase Heineman, director of industry affairs for AFBF, talks about the...
A new opportunity in planting technology for growers
The CornerStone planting system from Precision Planting is creating a new option for growers in the market for planting technology. In the past a grower would have two options when searching for new planting equipment. The grower could choose the most expensive option...
House ag chair intends on farm bill markup in May
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson says "without a doubt," the farm bill will be out of his committee by Memorial Day. Speaking exclusively to Agri-Pulse, The Pennsylvania Republican says he found a way to fund commodity program changes, adding,...
Lower Mississippi River still dealing with low water issues
With the drier weather that persisted over the past few years, and with historically low snowpacks this winter, the Mississippi River is not going to be returning to more normal levels anytime soon. This is especially true in the lower regions of the river system,...
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Grassley: “I think it’s next year before we get a farm bill”
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that in meeting with Iowans recently, the topic of the farm bill remains a priority. Despite pushing hard for work to be completed early in the year on the farm bill, to allow for elections later in the calendar, progress has...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-16-24)
Much like what we’ve seen today, there’s quite a bit of rain in Brazil and Argentina currently. However, producers in Argentina are now worried about getting too much rain, which can cause delays. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest...
Iowa farmers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks in other states, strongly encouraged both dairy...
Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st
On May 1st, Fendt plans to open a new, state-of-the-art facility in Jackson, MN called the Fendt Lodge. The Lodge will be a facility in which farmers can come and experience the new equipment that is coming out, try simulators of the new equipment, and where product...
Conservation efforts having a real impact on emissions
The EPA recently released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022, which shows that the ag industry decreased its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch explains the results. The EPA...