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Corteva excited for farmers to use Forcivo fungicide in 2026
Last year’s crop season was defined by one major factor: late-season disease pressure. And while Southern Rust is not projected to be as big of an issue this year, farmers will always have to deal with other fungal diseases like frogeye leaf spot and tar spot. Madison Riggle, row crop fungicides marketing leader at Corteva, said Forcivo fungicide offers broad protection for multiple types of crops. Riggle said Forcivo brings new trait technology to the table, which means it won’t contribute to...
April WASDE report provides a few surprises
Typically, most reports from the USDA provide a surprise in one form or another. The April WASDE report was released on Tuesday by the USDA and in typical fashion this month?s report contained a few surprises says John Heinberg a market advisor with Total Farm...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-11-23)
Once again, the weather hasn?t changed too much down in South America. Brazil has some good rain in the forecast, and Argentina is beyond any saving from the weather at this point. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
Academics predict USMCA dispute panel would favor U.S. over Mexico
Ag economists at The Ohio State University predict a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute settlement panel over biotech corn would rule in favor of the United States. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office recently requested technical consultations with Mexico under...
Soybean export scorecard: Currency & a struggling global middle class
When we look at the global economy, there is plenty to be concerned with. What are consumers going to spend money on? Where are they going to cut back? There?s a lot to weigh in uncertain times.We may see things like cars, consumer electronics, and even home sales...
NASCAR legend Richard Childress speaks at 35th Annual Celebration of Agriculture
At the end of last month, the 35th Annual Celebration of Agriculture took place in Cedar Rapids and brought over 980 people from across Eastern Iowa to enjoy an evening of networking, dinner, and a keynote speaker. This year?s keynote speaker was NASCAR legend Richard...
Boosting plant performance with crop additives
Crop additives and biologicals can boost crop performance and increase yields, but they need an effective delivery system to carry, protect, and dispense a number of ingredients to the plant in order to help build strong and healthy crops.Peter Rousonelos is the vice...
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South American weather driving the commodity markets
With harvest winding down in the United States, extremely hot and dry conditions in South America are continuing to drive the commodity markets. Jim McCormick co-founder of AgMarket.net says that the weather conditions continue to make life difficult for South...
Feenstra talks farm bill with new Speaker of the House
With a new Speaker of the House, there’s been yet another crinkle added to the potential passage of a new farm bill. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said they’ve been working hard to get Speaker Mike Johnson up to date on what all needs to happen in the next farm...
Virtual tour of Iowa poultry farm offers interactive learning experience
Iowa educators and students are invited to participate in an educational and interactive learning event, the Ag in Action: All About Poultry FarmChat® on November 16 at 9:30 a.m. Hosted by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (IALF) in collaboration with Iowa...
Virtual cattle fencing being used in Wisconsin
We are always looking for the latest in technological advances. Trying to better what we do, so we can work smarter and not harder. One of those tedious jobs that many livestock producers do is putting up fences. Whether it is digging post holes or hammering in...
Hearing on carbon-capture pipeline ends in Iowa
Summit Carbon Solutions presented a request to Iowa regulators to build a $5.5 billion carbon capture pipeline. Local reports say Iowa regulators recently concluded a hearing on the subject. However, deciding whether the company should get a construction permit and...
