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Fly season approaching fast for Iowa livestock producers
As livestock producers look ahead to warmer temperatures, fly pressure is already part of the conversation across much of the Midwest. While flies are often viewed as a seasonal annoyance, industry experts say their impact can reach far beyond irritation, affecting animal health, productivity, and overall profitability. Kirk Dailey, Regional Sales Manager with Central Life Sciences, says flies play a much larger role in livestock operations than many producers may realize. He notes that...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-28-22)
The conditions in South America still haven?t changed much. Both Brazil and Argentina are wrapping up harvest, and it?ll be a while before the markets start to focus on them again. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the current weather...
Iowa?s Region 7 crop update
Planting season has gotten most of us around the state to a rough start. But things are finally starting to look up for farmers in some parts of Iowa as the growing season is really starting to kick off.While some of the state is struggling with warm dry weather, Iowa...
Independence Day parties should budget more for food this year
As the Independence Day holiday approaches next Monday, it will no doubt mean family gatherings all over this country. With the increase in inflation, most consumers know to expect to be paying a little more for the food at those celebrations.But, how much...
Growers frustrated with EPA regarding pesticide impacts
American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. The final EPA biological evaluations of neonicotinoids (Nee-oh-ni-KOH-ti-noids) and their impacts on endangered species are overly conservative and don?t use...
Senator Grassley gives updates on Ag issues
There are a lot of bills moving through both chambers of Congress. Many of these will impact agriculture either directly or indirectly. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley held his weekly press call with Ag media on Monday, and he gave us updates on where several issues now...
Iowa?s Region 3 crop update
As most of us know, the weather this season has taken us for a whirlwind. We have gone through major storms, high winds, heavy amounts of rain, and too little amounts of rain. But how has this affected the crops in certain parts of the state?Iowa State University...
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Sec Naig talks about latest HPAI case in Iowa
We have all seen those signs in various places. You know the ones that say how many days there have been since a workplace accident. If it is good, we see a large number.Well with the threat of HPAI returning as birds begin their spring migration, IDALS must have the...
NASDA releases feeding the economy report
As part of the National Ag Day Celebration Tuesday, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report. The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillion to the...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-21-23)
Once again, things haven?t changed much in South America. It may sound like a broken record at this point, but Brazil is still getting some rains, and the rain in Argentina is too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the...
Budget allocation for farm bill priorities
The current farm bill debate is not easy to navigate. How do you determine which areas of the bill need more funding and how much funding should be allocated to each portion of the bill? Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the policy priorities of the bill are the most...
AgView helping pork producers prepare for animal health emergencies
Momentum with AgView continues to grow, as over 800 producer users are currently using the pig movement tracking platform. With more than half a million movements recorded last year from pig farmers, Dr. Patrick Webb, National Pork Board assistant chief veterinarian,...
