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Dry winter did not replenish needed moisture for growing season
Generally speaking, it was a mild and dry winter season for the United States. And it has left many areas of the country with dryness as the beginning of the planting season approaches. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey details the lack of precipitation this winter season and provides more specifics from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The last time the United States experienced a dryer winter season was the winter of 1980-1981. Rippey says that the dry winter we have...
National ag day essay contest looking for entries
Ahead of National Ag Day on March 21, 2023, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest. The theme for the year is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American Agriculture Does it Every Day. The essay contest is divided into two categories, either a...
AMVAC?s new BioWake? is a great addition to their crop health line
When it comes to raising a crop, you must have a strong start. More and more, we are seeing products being added in-furrow during planting, which gives our crops not only a strong start but also helps them the whole year through. Getting more of these products on at...
USDA providing $285 million through grants for climate-smart ag in rural America
Last week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is investing $285 million in critical infrastructure to lower energy costs, expand access to clean energy for people across rural America, and combat climate change. USDA Rural Development State Director...
U.S. soy saw strong numbers in December WASDE
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from USDA reveals a strong forecast for U.S. soybeans. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board vice president of market intelligence, explained the details.?Now it being December, it?s not a month...
What to expect from the new session of the U.S. Congress in 2023
After the midterm elections in November, Republicans control the House while Democrats have control of the senate. Mary Kay Thatcher, senior manager of federal government and industry relations with Syngenta, says that when Congress resumes in 2023 there could be a...
Iowa Pork Congress will celebrate 50 Years at 2023 event
Iowa Pork Congress will Celebrate 50 Years at 2023 Event(Clive, Iowa) December 20, 2022 ? The 2023 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. It will be the 50th pork congress that involves a trade show, educational...
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Focusing on conservation with IFB at ISF
Focusing on conservation at the Iowa State Fair. It’s the theme for the Iowa Farm Bureau Booth this year, recognizing leaders in conservation along with outstanding practices. It’s an ongoing effort to minimize tillage and maximize efficiency and Iowa Farm Bureau...
Iowa farm environmental leader awards highlight Iowa’s land stewards
The Iowa Farm Environmental Leaders awards were presented at a ceremony on Wednesday at the Iowa State Fair. The awards recognize the voluntary actions of farmers that improve or protect the environment and the state’s natural resources.The Iowa Farm Environmental...
Ernst talks concerns over China & American Ag
We have been talking at the state fair on several ag issues. Whether it is crop prices, Prop 12, land prices, or more, folks are concerned about the future of agriculture. Not only the cost of getting into the business and staying profitable but also how much China...
Hinson talks EATS Act and Farm Bill at ISF
The Iowa State Fair is one of the best exhibitions of the state’s agriculture, so, naturally, our state legislators are out as well to represent our various commodity groups. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson stopped by the IARN tent outside of the cattle barn to talk...
ISA helping to bring together consumers and producers at the fair
The Iowa Food and Family Project is located at the Iowa State Fair on the south side of the Varied Industries building just inside of the atrium. The project gives visitors a chance to learn about the food we consume in Iowa.The Iowa Food and Family Project is funded...
