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Some Iowa farmers are starting harvest already

Some Iowa farmers are starting harvest already

Believe it or not, there are some combines running in the fields in Iowa already. With the heavy moisture we saw at the beginning of planting season, there’s going to be a lot of variance in harvest dates across the state. Jamie Horton, DEKALB/Asgrow technical agronomist, said she is excited to see how the DEKALB brand has handled this year’s end-of-season disease pressure. Horton said a few hybrid have stood out and handled this year’s challenges better than other varieties on the market....

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Iowa’s wet July fueling foliar disease concerns

Iowa’s wet July fueling foliar disease concerns

The state of Iowa continues to receive persistent rainfall which is leading to near ideal conditions for fungal diseases to flourish. John Long is a retail sales agronomist with Brevant seeds and he covers the southwest and west central portions of Iowa. He says that...

Food spending increases from 2023-2024

Food spending increases from 2023-2024

USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending increased 3.2 percent from 2023 to 2024, slightly outpacing the 2.3 percent increase in food prices during the same period. That showed a stronger demand for food despite higher prices. However, national trends in sales...

GROWMARK launches the “FS Start to Finish” Brand Campaign

GROWMARK launches the “FS Start to Finish” Brand Campaign

Growmark FS has introduced a new brand campaign, “Start to Finish,” aimed at highlighting the company’s commitment to being a reliable partner throughout every stage of the growing season. Whether it’s selecting the right seed, applying fertility and crop protection...

U.S. Export Sales Report (7-10-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (7-10-25)

This week brought yet another great report for U.S. export sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers are continuing to impress. Soybeans also had an impressive week and nearly set another weekly record. Rounding out the positive feeling from...

Iowa producers can now receive disaster aid

Iowa producers can now receive disaster aid

Iowa producers will soon be able to receive funds that were earmarked for 2023 and 2024 natural disasters. The USDA is opening the signup period for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for farmers and ranchers across the country. Danny Much, an economist for the...

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Taking care of farm tires year-round

Taking care of farm tires year-round

Whether it’s harvesting, planting, or moving from field to field, tires can make an operation run smoothly or make simple tasks take all day. Greg Jones, Senior Manager for Global Field Engineering at Firestone Ag, said one of the most important things for farmers and...

New 2026 Hagie sprayers roll off line

New 2026 Hagie sprayers roll off line

The 2026 Hagie STS sprayers are officially here, rolling off the line just yesterday morning at the company’s Clarion, Iowa plant. The new lineup features a series of updates designed to improve comfort, efficiency, and performance. Hagie says these changes were made...