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Pilot program targets nitrogen efficiency
As Iowa farmers prepare to get planters rolling this spring, a new soil testing effort is aiming to help producers better manage fertilizer costs while also improving environmental outcomes. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the pilot program focuses on understanding how much residual nitrogen is already present in the soil before additional fertilizer is applied. He says recent conditions, including drought and a warm winter, have created higher-than-normal nitrogen carryover in some...
AFB says only short farm bill extension may be needed
An American Farm Bureau official says just a short-term extension of maybe a few weeks will be needed to write a new farm bill but complains lawmakers should have done their job already. That is American Farm Bureau Managing Director of Government Affairs Ryan Yates....
Now is the time to reduce tillage
Seeing the benefits of reduced tillage, on a yield map, from a cost savings standpoint and increased erosion control. All three are absolutely proven, and Evan Brehm, Conservation Agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association, says it starts with leaving the soil...
FBOI serves record numbers as holiday season approaches
It looks to be a challenging holiday season ahead for Iowans who need food assistance. Record numbers continue to seek help Last month, Food Bank of Iowa partner pantries served more than 191,000 individuals in 55 counties, an all-time high and continuing the...
St. Lawrence Seaway labor disputes threaten shipping
EDITOR'S NOTE: About two and half hours after press time, IARN received word from the Soy Transportation Coalition that the strike has been suspended and a temporary agreement has been reached. Mike Steenhoek released the following statement: "We are pleased the...
Managing soybean cyst nematodes with the right tools
A new tool to manage soybean cyst nematodes has emerged but it needs to be used responsibly. It’s the Peking trait being bred into more and more of our soybean seed varieties. Yet there's a cautionary tale involved, to not become too reliant of Peking. Just like...
Meal simplicity increasing poultry consumption
Consumption of poultry has increased significantly with the rise of nutrition and meal simplicity. Annually, Americans consume over 100 pounds of poultry per person, making it the preferred protein source in the United States says Pennsylvania State assistant...
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U.S. red meat capitalizing on desire for convenience
Consumers across the globe are seeking convenient ways to enjoy high-quality meals without extensive preparation or visiting a restaurant. Home meal replacement (HMR) kits are one way to satisfy this need, and the Korean market is a worldwide leader in the development...
Sustainability highlighted by Pork Cares Farm Impact Report
The latest Pork Cares Farm Impact Report snapshot shares on-farm sustainability measurements from 2022 farm data. Jamie Burr, National Pork Board Chief Sustainability Officer, said the reach of those conservation measures has improved considerably. Burr said the...
Ag trade frustrations becoming bigger focus in Washington D.C.
At a recent hearing in Washington D.C. South Dakota GOP Senator John Thune told U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai that the Biden White House’s refusal to push for market boosting trade deals is having a negative effect on producers. Tai responded that some...
An effective burndown helps get the soybean season started right
As growers are planting no-till and strip-till soybeans, they are focused on getting the crop off to a fast start. Controlling winter weeds and planting as early as conditions allow can go a long way towards a quality start to the growing season. Mike Probst,...
Tickets on sale for BBQ & Brew at the ballpark
(Clive, Iowa) - Tickets are on sale for the second annual BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event takes place on Saturday, June 22 at Principal Park in Des Moines from 2-7 p.m. Organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Cubs, this fun afternoon...
