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HPAI detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Buena Vista County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a multi-species backyard flock in Buena Vista County. This case is Iowa’s sixth detection of H5N1 HPAI in 2026. About H5N1 HPAI in Birds H5N1 HPAI is a viral disease that affects both wild and domestic bird populations. H5N1 HPAI can travel in wild birds without...
Axne discusses latest Ag Committee meeting on soil health
As we draw closer to 2023 and the crafting of the next Farm bill, we are seeing talks happening in earnest on the House and Senate Ag Committees respectfully. Iowa 3rd District Congresswoman Cindy Axne is one of the Iowa delegation members sitting on that committee....
Agricultural share of exports hit high mark in 2021
The value of all U.S. exports has grown at an average annual rate of six percent since 2002 and reached a record high of $1.4 trillion in fiscal year 2021. The USDA says while the bulk of U.S. exports consists of industrial supplies and capital goods, agriculture?s...
Alleviating soil compaction gives producers a head start on next season
Soil compaction is an important topic to consider after the rush of the fall harvest. Grayson Catania, product marketing manager for planting and crop production at Case IH, said soil compaction is a leading cause of crop yield reduction.?Compacted soil really acts...
Farmers opting for flexibility of Pioneer Enlist E3 soybeans
Farmers need to be adaptive to their environment and have options to respond to what is affecting their crops.Don Gehrls, pioneer soybean marketing lead, says that Pioneer Enlist E3 soybeans are providing flexibility for farmers to change their approach to what they...
Subcommittee hearing covers pros and cons of ?right to repair?
The House Small Business Subcommittee heard from both sides in the right-to-repair debate in agriculture. Industry Update Dot Com says lawmakers will have to consider measures that would require machine manufacturers to give customers the software, parts, and tools...
Luke Bryan goes back to his roots to support pork producers
Building on the success of the 2021 Mythbusting campaign, the National Pork Board (NPB) is working with country music star Luke Bryan for what?s described as ?Mythbusting 2.0.? NPB President Heather Hill said after the success of last year they are excited to continue...
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Protect grain quality against temperature swings
As outdoor temperatures warm up, protecting the quality of stored grain is especially important. Greg Trame, director of technology sales for GSI, said large temperature swings can make it easier for grain to spoil.?As we go into spring and summer, you have the...
Checkoff-funded research helps farmers manage weeds
Research funded by the United Soybean Board is helping farmers manage weeds now and in the future. Shannon Tignor Ellis, United Soybean Board farmer-leader from Virginia, said the soybean checkoff has invested in weed management for decades, but is now focused on...
Registration open for the 2023 Golden Harvest soybean yield contest
Registration for the 2023 Golden Harvest Go for the Gold Challenge is open now through June 30. The contest recognizes farmers who achieve top yields with eligible Golden Harvest? soybeans during the 2023 growing season. The winning farmers will be awarded a trip to...
USDA wants input on prevented planting crop insurance coverage
The USDA published a Request for Information announcing public listening sessions and soliciting public comments on possible changes to prevent planting crop insurance coverage. In addition to the written public comment period, the Risk Management Agency will hold...
USMEF expecting more positive momentum to end 2023
The current trade picture has not always been pretty. Grains and livestock have both had their share of challenges to start 2023. However, there is some good and bad news in this information. The bad news is that we are in a global economic downturn, and even that bad...
