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Slow moving weather systems expected to provide more precipitation
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mix of temperatures and above normal precipitation is expected for much of country for the period of April 28th-May 4th. Rippey provides the details of the 8 to 14 day weather forecast. Rippey says parts of the Plains should expect rain, and some wind events, from multiple, slow-moving weather systems the next few days. Rippey points out that there is active weather potential in areas within a cold front trailing a slow-moving weather system. That was USDA...
Farmers face higher diesel prices for harvest
Input costs are limiting the profits for farmers when you compare them against the higher grain prices we have been enjoying. When these prices were increasing a few years ago, farmers knew that the high-profit margins were going to be short-lived. Many farmers we...
Encouraging conversations on carbon pipelines
Conversations about the pros and cons of carbon capture pipelines and other carbon technologies are very much ongoing, and many of those conversations have a lot of emotion involved. Joe Heinrich, executive director of the Smart Carbon Network, said there are...
Delayed farm bill could limit ag program funds
Growing concern over a government shutdown but also over a delay in passing a new farm bill and how that may affect safety programs like crop insurance during a dry year here in Iowa. It appears politics are being played with the annual defense spending bill in the...
Protecting yield potential with biological products
During the growing season, farmers want to see their plants reach their full potential. The management practices that are implemented during the season all have an impact on whether a plant reaches its full yield potential. Should biologicals be a part of that plan...
Ethanol industry supports GREET model for scientific emissions accuracy
American ethanol organizations like the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy, and the Renewable Fuels Association sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on sustainable aviation fuel. When it comes to global actions to decarbonize the aviation transportation...
Vilsack marks the anniversary of Climate-Smart Commodities Program
Climate-smart practices are nothing new to the agriculture industry. We have been constantly looking for ways to do a better job of protecting our land, water, and air. Without these, we cannot hope to be successful either now or in future generations. A year ago, the...
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NCBA focusing on nutrition research
The beef industry is always conducting high-level research studies to learn about all aspects of beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Nutrition Research Dr. Shalene McNeill said around 20 human nutrition trials are going on at any given...
Murphy Foundation and Fareway team up again to fight food insecurity
For the 4th consecutive year, the Murphy Foundation has partnered with Fareway to donate $120,000 and 2,000 spring meal boxes to the Food Bank of Iowa. These meals will be distributed to families in need through Des Moines Public Schools. Each meal kit includes one...
Bill would ease farmland ownership transitions
Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced new legislation designed to break down barriers to farming and agricultural land ownership. The goal would be to help more Americans pursue farming careers. The bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024...
Naig talks about the beginning of the 2024 planting season
We are getting ready for the 2024 growing season and the weather is giving us fits already. After an unseasonably warm winter, and really only about 10 days of actual bad weather, Mother Nature decided to release more winter as we enter the first full week of spring....
Benson Hill announces 2024 Mockler Innovator Award winner
Benson Hill recently named the 2024 winner of the Mockler Innovator Award, which honors the legacy of Benson Hill’s co-founder, the late Todd Mockler, PhD. The award is for a technology leader who has made substantial contributions to the company through creative...
