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Warm temperatures will bring harvest here before we know it
The end of this crop year has been defined by disease pressure, specifically from diseases like Southern Rust and Sudden Death Syndrome. Unfortunately, farmers who did not prepare with fungicides are already seeing significant yield losses. Southwest Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said the crop conditions in his area are a bit of a mixed bag. With warm temperatures we’ve been seeing, Meyer said the crops will dry down fast, and it will be time for harvest before we know it. Even though...
Farm Bill on hold until elections are decided
Midterm elections are taking place today, which means that the political scene for the near future is going to see some changes. That?s why getting out and voting is so incredibly important. The U.S. government has been working on the 2023 Farm Bill for a while now,...
Farmers caring for their land through sustainable farming
Sustainability in agriculture is something that all farmers strive for in one way or another. Every farmer would like to plant and grow crops on their land during the next growing season as well. Farmers cannot afford to only focus on the here and now.All farmers...
Have election cycles become extreme sports?
Unless you have been living under a rock or on another planet, you know that today is election day for the mid-terms in America. Many key Congressional races are happening across the country. There are many speculations as to who will gain control of Congress. There...
High diesel prices put strain on farmers
With diesel prices more than $1.50 per gallon high than this time last year, the American Farm Bureau Federation calls on the Biden administration to bring more domestic supply online, A ban on U.S. imports of petroleum from Russia, lower domestic production capacity,...
Using data from your farm to help make future plans and decisions
Technology has helped to improve farming in many ways. One of the ways in which technology is helping farmers is through data collection and using that data to make forecasts about a farming operation.Farm record keeping has changed drastically in the past two...
Hinson says inflation was still a primary concern during her eighth 20-county tour
Elections are coming up very soon, so it?s important to think about what issues we?re all facing as Iowans. There?s one big issue that affects all of us, though, and that?s higher living costs. Iowa 1st District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson recently completed her...
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West Coast labor dispute slows port operations
Contract negotiations between West Coast longshoremen and container terminal operators faced a breakdown Friday as work stoppages effectively closed the Port of Oakland and slowed operations up and down the coast. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the...
Be prepared for anything in your marketing plan
After Friday?s explosion in grain prices, you might be feeling pretty good about your chances to increase some profit margins with this year?s crop. While we all know that no yield is official until it is in the bin, no price forecast is official until all the...
Reinstatement of grain indemnity fund assessment moved to September 1
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 2, 2023) ? As a result of Governor Reynolds signing House File 666 yesterday, the reinstatement of fees on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-2-23)
This week?s export sales weren?t as negative as what we?ve been seeing recently. Overall, there are some pretty interesting things happening in the export markets. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest export numbers from the...
Protection from the sun is an important part of farm safety
Working in production agriculture means a lot of time in the sun during the growing season. In recent years, more farmers are taking into consideration the harmful effects of failing to protect themselves from the sun. Including the risks of skin cancer.Devon...
