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Rollins: Mexico cooperation key to screwworm defense
The New World screwworm has not entered U.S. herds, but the threat has officials on guard. The parasite can devastate livestock, particularly cattle, and poses risks to any mammal. A recent case in a U.S. traveler returning from El Salvador underscored that danger. With cattle and other animals at stake, prevention efforts remain a top priority to keep the pest from reaching American livestock. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the fight against the New World screwworm is part of...
Rains are welcome, but we still need a lot more before winter comes
Today, we?re finally getting some much-needed rain across most of the state, but, unfortunately, northwest Iowa is still getting the short end of the stick. However, any rain is better than no rain, and the forecast indicates that we could continue to get more. Iowa...
How the 2022 midterm elections will shape farm policy
The 2022 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday November 8th in the United States. Tuesday?s elections will have far reaching consequences in regard to how farm policy is shaped and how the agricultural industry is allowed to operate.Mary Kay Thatcher, senior...
Wyffels Hybrids announces plans for new Iowa facility
Wyffels Hybrids recently announced their plans for a new site based in Ames, Iowa. The decision was spurred by almost a decade of consecutive sales growth. Jacob Wyffels, Wyffels Hybrids vice president of production, said they chose to build in Ames because it has...
RFA, allies urge congress to act swiftly to avoid rail service shutdown
The Renewable Fuels Association and nearly 200 other organizations representing a broad swath of the agricultural value chain have urged Congress to act quickly to prevent a rail strike and service shutdown on November 19, the deadline for unions and railroads to...
John Deere committed to revolutionizing whole farm approach
Farming has always gone through its little revolutions as time has gone on. We no longer dig in the soil by hand. Only a very select few still use horses to draw their implements through the field. And we don't just spread manure over the top of a field anymore. No...
Planning for next growing season with crop protection inputs
The last several years have created many problems for American industry and manufacturers. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, parts and resource scarcity, and many other factors have made for a bumpy road in production. The ag industry has not been exempt from...
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May started promising, but turned exceptionally dry
Early on in May, the weather looked like it was going to live up to expectations and bring plenty of moisture. However, the back half of the month reminded us that Mother Nature can do whatever she pleases, and it ended up being one of the driest Mays on record. Iowa...
Give your swine barn a ventilation checkup
Even with warmer weather, swine barn ventilation maintenance is a year-round activity. Kevin Rath, AP District Manager, said that keeping the ventilation system in good working order can make all the difference.?Good ventilation is imperative for creating an ideal...
FBN speeding up land loan approval process
Traditionally, securing land financing has been a time-consuming and sometimes complicated task. The new Instant Land Loan Approvals program from Farmers Business Network Finance is designed to speed up the loan application process and help farmers in a competitive...
Improving water quality remains the focus at IDALS
The recent decision by the Supreme Court over the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency has limits on the jurisdiction over private properties. It also affirmed that the states and local governments still have jurisdiction...
Gov. Reynolds announces $5M investment to help boost food bank capacity
DES MOINES ? Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $5 million investment in food banks and food pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food.?Access to fresh foods is a challenge for those...
