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Adoption of precision dairy technologies
Most row crop farmers are very aware of and knowledgeable about precision agriculture technology. However, animal agriculture is quickly adopting more precision agriculture technology and that extends into the dairy industry. USDA research economist Johnathan McFadden discusses a recent study of dairy producer adoption of precision agricultural technologies and methods. McFadden of the Economic Research Service says precision ag tech has seen a steady increase in the dairy industry and gives...
Lawmakers urging Supreme Court to adopt limited WOTUS rule
A group of lawmakers jointly filed an amicus brief supporting the petitioners in the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The decision in the case will clarify what waterways are considered "waters of the United States," or...
Getting ready for Spring Planting in Iowa
While Mother Nature has been unable to make up her mind if she wants sunny or rainy weather this week, Iowa farmers are mostly thankful that we are getting precipitation to build up soil moistures to start the year.The flip side of that coin is that Iowa farmers are...
Pork producers have risk management tools available online
Managing risk, both on the cost of production and to maximize revenue opportunities, are crucial for business. Kevin Sheehan, National Pork Board Director of Processor Engagement, says the CME Cutout Contract is an additional price discovery and contract option for...
USMEF partners with butcher shops in Colombia to promote red meat
Colombia is a robust market for U.S. pork and beef, much of which is sold through butcher shops owned by or affiliated with meat importers. With support from the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S....
USDA launches new partnership program with rural communities
Today it was announced by U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice that the USDA will lead a new program from the Biden Administration aimed at helping rural communities access resources and funding, create employment...
Making the most of your input dollars this spring
In this year of extremes, efficiency will be king, predicts Greg Peters, an LG Seeds agronomist in western Iowa. He shares tips for making the most of every input dollar spent this season.?This year with the high crop prices and more importantly, the high input...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (1-24-23)
The rain has decided to stick around in Argentina. This means the U.S. grain markets will continue to see pressure. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions for Brazil and Argentina.McBride said they?re pretty much...
Attacking weeds with multiple modes of action
It is a well known battle, farmers vs. weeds. But how does a farmer gain the upper hand?Eric Scherder, U.S. crop protection launch leader with Corteva, says that when putting together your weed control plan you should be building that plan around an entire weed...
Creating opportunities for lesser-known pork cuts in Mexico
U.S. pork exports to Mexico reached new heights in 2022. Through November, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), shipments to Mexico were up 9% from a year ago and nearly matched the full-year record achieved in...
Global strategist urges patience
The agricultural economy is always being affected by external forces, from government regulations to wars taking place continents away. The past few years have provided no shortage of outside challenges. Rabobank Global Strategist, Stephen Nicholson said the best...
U.S. cattle on feed down three percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million on January 1. The inventory was three percent below January 1 of last year. That inventory included 7.03 million steers and steer...
