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Iowa producers can use RFID tags to improve traceability and check-in for exhibition swine
Swine exhibition sites, state pork associations, and Extension programs with a current Premises Identification Number (PIN) are eligible to apply for up to four handheld radio-frequency identification, or RFID, tag readers. Brent Pepin, director of swine health at the National Pork Board, says the readers are designed to work alongside AgView, helping improve animal traceability and disease preparedness. Pepin adds that 840 RFID tags can be integrated into AgView® via a new feature called My...
HPAI detected in Nebraska dairy herd
A dairy herd in Nebraska is the latest to test positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. Dr. Roger Dudley, State Veterinarian for Nebraska, said testing confirmed the virus came from dairy cows in California that moved to the state. As...
EPA draft rule on reallocation of RFS refinery exemptions furthers uncertainty
The Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board reiterated its call for upholding the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard today, in response to the draft rule issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the potential reallocation of recently...
Iowa delegation finds Ag opportunities in India
Governor Kim Reynolds recently led a trade delegation to India, marking Iowa’s second visit to the country in less than a year. Joining her were Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, business leaders, and representatives from agriculture, who met with officials and industry...
Keeping up with evolving crop diseases and pests
Crop diseases and pests tend to adapt and evolve quickly, so it’s important that the available seed hybrids are able to change along with them. Dustin Bowling, LG Seeds brand product manager, said they brought a healthy number of new varieties to market this year....
Golden Harvest expands access to GHX digital agronomy tools
The GHX platform was introduced in fall 2022 and offers digital agronomy tools to growers with custom seed recommendations, field specific insights for scouting, weather, and yield tracking, and financial tools. Andy Lee of Golden Harvest tells the Iowa Ag Radio...
ELRP applications for flood and wildfire now open
Applications are now open for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for Flood and Wildfire, which is meant to help farmers and ranchers cover part of extra feed costs associated with these types of natural disasters. American Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch said...
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Leveraging genetic diversity to combat annual crop issues
Farmers have to deal with unique combinations of diseases, weather events, and pests each crop season. Fortunately, there are things they can do to mitigate the risks of these annual problems. LG Seeds Agronomist Dave Hoy said genetic diversity is one of the main...
Record corn crop and supply and use forecasts
In the latest USDA forecast how is the record corn crop expected to be divided between supply and demand? World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski breaks down some of the details. The season ending average price for corn was $4.00 per bushel, that’s a...
U.S. Export Sales Report (11-20-25)
With the government slowly reopening, the weekly government reports- including the export sales- are covering the data that was missed during the shutdown. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said it will take a while for the government to catch up. This report...
Secretary Naig congratulates winners of the Iowa Restaurant Association’s culinary competition
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today congratulated the winners of the Iowa Restaurant Association’s (IRA) Culinary Competition. The annual event highlights the creativity, skill and imagination of Iowa’s top chefs while celebrating the depth and diversity of...
Lenders want clear plans as farmers seek 2026 credit
Farmers are already looking ahead to the next growing season, and that means it is time to start preparing for an operating line of credit for 2026. Lenders want to see more than a basic snapshot of your plans. They want a clear picture of how you intend to manage the...
