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Previewing the first WASDE report since the government shutdown
After not getting a WASDE report in October due to the government shutdown, the USDA announced that there will be a WASDE report this month regardless of whether or not the shutdown has ended. This has the commodity markets very excited, as there has not been much news to react to without any government reports. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there will be important updates to yield and production numbers. Since this year’s yields have been mostly disappointing compared to the...
Solinftec showcases fully autonomous solar-powered sprayer
Every year, farmers engage in a heated battle with weeds. There are many different strategies they can use, but one of the more effective ones is targeted application. This minimizes the inputs required to keep those weeds under control. However, it also requires a...
Iowa pork is searching for the state’s best tenderloins
Iowans love breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, and restaurants across the state pride themselves on serving up unique renditions of this regional staple. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is once again asking loyal fans to vote for their favorites.The 21st...
February pork export data draws excitement
The February export numbers show demand for U.S. pork continues to grow with year-over-year. Courtney Knupp, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board, said the return to strength in pork demand has been anticipated for a while...
John Deere wants you ready for the next big things in precision ag
As the tractors are starting to roll in Iowa, being ready is something we have been talking about for a few weeks. The soil temps just today are finally above 50 across the state, which means spring fertilizer is ready. The tractors, tillage equipment, and planters...
Landus Innovation Connector puts farmers at the center of discussion
Located in downtown Des Moines, the Landus Innovation Connector provides an opportunity for farmer-owners to engage with Landus partners and experts and discuss the latest and greatest ag innovations. By bringing farmers in to see these innovations first-hand, Landus...
April WASDE report provides a few surprises
Typically, most reports from the USDA provide a surprise in one form or another. The April WASDE report was released on Tuesday by the USDA and in typical fashion this month?s report contained a few surprises says John Heinberg a market advisor with Total Farm...
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Cattlemen keep up pressure for new farm bill
Past President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Kevin Kester was on Capitol Hill recently, pressing for a new farm bill, despite big questions surrounding its fate. Kester told NCBA’s Beltway Beef podcast, that Cattlemen have several priorities they would...
Environmental on-farm evolution is expanding
The evolution continues on Iowa farms as it relates to sustainable tillage practices and improved edge of field practices. One of the longtime leaders on the cutting edge is Kellie Blair, who with husband AJ are fourth generation producers in Central Iowa. She says...
Grassley and Ernst join challenge to EPA rodenticide restrictions
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with 15 Senate colleagues, are challenging the EPA to abandon its proposed mitigation measures targeting 11 rodenticides. In a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the...
USDA tabling important dairy policy until after Thanksgiving
In a move that is becoming more and more par for the course, THE United States Department of Agriculture has decided to put off making any decision on an important piece of dairy policy, the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). It has become a far lengthier process...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-17-23)
Continued dry weather has been the story for most of South America recently, and farmers are still doing their best to try and avoid the worst of it. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns in Brazil and Argentina. McBride...
