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NCGA survey shows rising alarm over fertilizer costs
U.S. corn farmers are growing increasingly concerned about fertilizer affordability and availability, with worries extending beyond the current planting season. That’s according to new survey results released by the National Corn Growers Association. Surveys conducted in late March show that while many growers secured fertilizer for the 2026 crop, anxiety is rising sharply for 2027. For every farmer concerned about 2026, nearly two report greater concern for the following year. “Fertilizer...
NPPC talks about strategies in trade
Last week, we started a conversation with Maria Zieba, Vice President of International Affairs for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). In the conversation we talked a little bit about the strong start that trade has had in 2023 for the pork industry. Also, we...
Hardin county project to add proven water quality practices
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will lead a Water Quality Initiative (WQI) partnership focused on adding proven edge-of-field water quality practices in the South Fork Iowa River...
Early summer Iowa crop update
It feels like this crop season just started, and it?s already been a challenging one. Continued drought conditions have been the main issue so far. DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Andrew Penney provided an update on the current crop conditions in Iowa.While it?s...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-23-23)
This week?s export sales were good for soybeans, but the corn numbers were unremarkable once again. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the latest report.While the report wasn?t bullish by any means, McBride did say that it is in line with...
EPA’s RVO numbers could have been “more aggressive”
The Environmental Protection Agency released its Renewable Volume Obligations earlier this week with lower numbers than expected for 2024 and 2025.In the final rule, EPA increases RFS volumes for biodiesel and renewable diesel by only 60 million gallons in 2023, 220...
California delays Prop 12 implementation
California this week delayed the implementation of Proposition 12. Granting six months of additional relief for products in the supply chain allows grocery stores to remain stocked so Californians have uninterrupted access to pork products, especially with rising food...
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A new way to buy seed, tailored to your operation
Just because something has been done the same way for a long time doesn’t necessarily mean it is the best way to perform that task. Sometimes an overhaul is needed and a new way of thinking or looking at a problem can deliver improved results. Christy Schrader is a...
Social security benefits to increase this year
Social Security benefits, which are critical for elderly rural residents, are going to increase by 3.2% this year. That averages out to about $59 more per month. However, AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl said it’s a significantly lower increase than last...
USDA investing in biofuels
The USDA is awarding grants worth $19 million to American businesses to increase the availability of biofuels in 22 states and give Americans cleaner and more affordable options at gas station pumps. Blending ethanol into gasoline has helped reduce fuel costs by...
Corteva says don’t skimp on weed control in 2024
As we come out of 2023 and the varied weather we saw across the entire cornbelt, especially the drought we had in the west; we need to be prepared to protect our crops in 2024. Unless a miracle happens and the drought breaks quickly, we can expect our crops to start...
Merck helping producers mitigate bovine respiratory disease
One of the top diseases that cattle producers need to look out for is bovine respiratory disease (BRD). On top of the health risks BRD poses to the cattle, it also adds stress and limits their gains. Tim Parks, cattle technical services manager with Merck Animal...
