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Helping growers track sustainability and make improvements
In 2026 there are a lot of aspects of conservation and sustainability that a farmer needs to keep track of. Steven Wall is the development manager of sustainability at Syngenta and he tells the Iowa Ag Radio Network about a tool that can help growers measure, benchmark, and improve their sustainability performance at the farm level. Wall says that the ability to improve sustainability performance through the app is an attractive feature for growers. He adds that with the increased use by...
Will Mexico?s GMO corn ban be a USMCA violation?
In 2024, Mexico plans to halt all imports of GMO corn. This move has farmers and Ag groups concerned over what we can expect from our second-most important trade partner and close neighbor. The prices of non-GMO corn are higher and could affect the costs for consumers...
USDA wants nomination for the advisory committee on ag statistics
The USDA?s National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Statistics. Members of this committee advise the Ag Secretary on the scope, timing, and content of periodic agricultural censuses, surveys of...
How inflation impacted farmers in 2022
Inflation has had an impact on everyone in 2022 and farmers are no exception. Federal interest rates have climbed, and agricultural inputs costs are sky high also.As 2022 winds down and farmers are taking note of expenses, there are some areas that are noticeably over...
Farm loan interest rates rise sharply
Farm loan interest rates increased sharply during the third quarter. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says despite the high borrowing costs, farm real estate values continued higher. However, the rate of increase slowed in the quarter. Following consistently...
E15 has faced whiplash over the past few years
Over the past several years and through two administrations, E15 has experienced whiplash from ever-changing biofuel policies. It feels like we go back and forth every time a legislative decision has to be made on the established fuel source. American Coalition for...
What issues should farmers be thinking about as we prepare to enter 2023?
There are many issues for producers to consider as we approach the next year. This year was marked by high volatility, so how can we take a look at those issues and be more prepared for next year? A lot of that volatility was evident in farmland prices, and the state...
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