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Crop protection strategies key in tight margin year
With tighter margins facing agriculture this year, producers are being encouraged to take a close look at their risk management plans as the March 16 crop insurance deadline approaches. Reviewing coverage options and making sure protection aligns with a farm’s cost of production could be especially important heading into the 2026 growing season. Tony Jesina with Farm Credit Services of America says this year may require producers to take a harder look at their risk management strategies as...
South American Weather and Crop Update (11-8-22)
Rain is spread out across several forecasts for South America. This is welcomed in most areas, as they?ve been seeing some fairly dry conditions as of late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a look at the weather patterns for Brazil and...
Farm Bill on hold until elections are decided
Midterm elections are taking place today, which means that the political scene for the near future is going to see some changes. That?s why getting out and voting is so incredibly important. The U.S. government has been working on the 2023 Farm Bill for a while now,...
Farmers caring for their land through sustainable farming
Sustainability in agriculture is something that all farmers strive for in one way or another. Every farmer would like to plant and grow crops on their land during the next growing season as well. Farmers cannot afford to only focus on the here and now.All farmers...
Have election cycles become extreme sports?
Unless you have been living under a rock or on another planet, you know that today is election day for the mid-terms in America. Many key Congressional races are happening across the country. There are many speculations as to who will gain control of Congress. There...
High diesel prices put strain on farmers
With diesel prices more than $1.50 per gallon high than this time last year, the American Farm Bureau Federation calls on the Biden administration to bring more domestic supply online, A ban on U.S. imports of petroleum from Russia, lower domestic production capacity,...
Using data from your farm to help make future plans and decisions
Technology has helped to improve farming in many ways. One of the ways in which technology is helping farmers is through data collection and using that data to make forecasts about a farming operation.Farm record keeping has changed drastically in the past two...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (7-11-23)
Dryness is continuing in South America, and it?s to the point where producers and analysts are raising drought concerns. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions.McBride said corn harvest is slowly progressing still in...
US pork producers learn about ASF from EU counterparts
While we have been fortunate to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) out of our country, it doesn?t mean we can let our guard down. It also means it is imperative that we do all we can to learn from those who have already gone through the battle. We can understand the...
India removes tariffs on select U.S. ag products
India recently removed retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. agricultural products. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the changes will go into effect after a few months.?India has recently removed 20 percent...
Lessons learned battling African Swine Fever in Europe
African Swine Fever has never been found in North America, but the disease poses a constant threat to the U.S. pork industry which U.S. officials and industry experts are well aware of.ASF has been in Europe since 2014 and it devastated the Chinese pork industry as...
Iowa State University named entrepreneurial university of the year
AMES, Iowa ? Iowa State University continues to build its global reputation for excellence in entrepreneurship.Iowa State was awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year for the Americas ? a 33-country region ? in an international competition in Barcelona, Spain....
