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Iowa Agribusiness Association Showcase highlights industry policy conversations
Agribusiness leaders from across the state gathered in Des Moines these past two days for the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase, an annual event that brings together agronomists, retailers, and industry partners to discuss the challenges shaping Iowa agriculture. While the event features a wide range of educational sessions and networking opportunities, many of the conversations this year have centered on workforce pressures, conservation goals, and the evolving regulatory landscape...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-26-22)
Weather conditions in South America are turning drier, which is raising a good amount of concern. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this is an inopportune time for that area to dry out, especially since Brazil?s safrinha corn is in the fill stage.?They are...
HPAI affecting costs of organic fertilizers
Input costs are rising across the board. Many conventional farmers have been seeing the costs for their fertilizers go up exponentially over the past few months. Availability is the key issue, and the costs of shipping aren?t any better.The thing is, these issues are...
Disease management is key even with good prices (Part 1)
Your crops are vulnerable as they grow and produce in your fields. Weeds, pests, and diseases are all doing their part to reduce your yield. That is why crop protection is key. But it is more than just mixing a tank and going out into your fields. It is using the...
Conditions are ripe for corn rootworm
The billion-dollar pest is the term that has been coined for corn rootworm. The pest had a strong season last year and is poised to make a strong return this year.Entomologist PJ Liesch shares his predictions for CRW in 2022.The weather conditions are going to play a...
ASF vaccine passes tests required for regulatory approval
Scientists with USDA?s Agriculture Research Service Monday announced that a vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever (ASF) passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval. The successful safety test moves the vaccine one step closer to commercial...
ICGA CEO talks Iowa?s ag relationship with China
The U.S.-China High Level Agricultural Dialogue took place last Thursday night at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines. Naturally, one of the main focuses of the event was the agricultural relationship between Iowan farmers and Chinese consumers. Iowa...
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Providing carbon credit opportunities for livestock producers
Most people think of row crop opportunities when they talk about carbon credits, but there are opportunities for livestock producers who own land as well. The folks at Graze Master Group saw this potential and partnered with Agoro Carbon to offer some carbon credit...
NCBA anticipates issues with lesser prairie chicken listing
State and regional cattle groups, along with the National Cattlemen?s Beef Association, are suing the Biden administration over the lesser prairie chicken endangered species listing proposal. NCBA Associate Director for Governmental Affairs Sigrid Johannes said the...
Taking every precaution necessary to prevent African Swine Fever
The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its annual meetings at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines this week. As can be expected, the African Swine Fever virus was a central topic of discussion.The national pork board recently put together a trip to Europe to study...
Ag may have a quiet year in the Iowa State House
The last few years were busy for agriculture in the state of Iowa. We saw ethanol legislation, property tax legislation, and so much more. With all that accomplished, there isn?t a whole lot left on the immediate horizon for ag under the dome of the Iowa capitol...
Research identifies $400 million in unrealized soybean value
A new partnership aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. This unrealized value could bring $50 per acre or $400 million in economic return for U.S. soybean farmers, according to the United Soybean Board. The collaborative focus will test how heat and...
