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Fertilizer prices climbing higher once again
Fertilizer prices appear to be on the rise again. While they have not hit the record high they reached in 2022, Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said some products, like phosphates, are climbing higher. Parum said there are two main factors driving up the cost of fertilizer for farmers and ranchers. Parum said the best way to prepare for increased input costs is to keep an eye on the market and be ready to pivot with changing conditions. For more information,...
Central Iowa chefs gather for Winefest?s Pork + Pinot contest
Pork + Pinot, a Winefest Des Moines event presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), gave Iowans the opportunity to sample swine-centric cuisine prepared by Central Iowa chefs and complemented by a variety of pinot noirs. Nearly 150 attended the outdoor...
John Deere re-enters the strip-till arena
As conservation practices are becoming more popular, equipment manufacturers are positioning themselves to offer the best technology they can to make the job both easy and cost-effective. Strip-tillage is one of the ways farmers are able to minimize the acres they are...
Mexico?s effort to combat food price inflation could bring new competition
The Government of Mexico recently issued a decree reflecting an agreement with a number of private companies aimed at reducing prices for basic foods, including some pork and beef cuts. The decree includes an effort to attract additional suppliers to the Mexican...
Permanent year-round E15 will benefit U.S. economy
A new study from Growth Energy shows that a transition to nationwide E15 could save drivers billions in fuel costs, create jobs, and return billions to the economy. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, said President Biden?s 2022 waiver allowing E15 use in the summer is...
Concerns for fertilizer shortages next year
The global economy is quite messy right now and it is affecting all facets of people?s lives. Most western economies are taking steps to fight inflation and the consensus is that we will likely face some kind of recession. As much as we lament our situation in the...
U.S. diesel supplies are shrinking rapidly
America has a shortage of diesel supplies on hand and it?s putting pressure on suppliers to get more into the fuel supply. Reports say a shortage is spreading in the eastern United States and has prompted at least one supplier to initiate emergency protocols....
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Protect grain quality against temperature swings
As outdoor temperatures warm up, protecting the quality of stored grain is especially important. Greg Trame, director of technology sales for GSI, said large temperature swings can make it easier for grain to spoil.?As we go into spring and summer, you have the...
Checkoff-funded research helps farmers manage weeds
Research funded by the United Soybean Board is helping farmers manage weeds now and in the future. Shannon Tignor Ellis, United Soybean Board farmer-leader from Virginia, said the soybean checkoff has invested in weed management for decades, but is now focused on...
Registration open for the 2023 Golden Harvest soybean yield contest
Registration for the 2023 Golden Harvest Go for the Gold Challenge is open now through June 30. The contest recognizes farmers who achieve top yields with eligible Golden Harvest? soybeans during the 2023 growing season. The winning farmers will be awarded a trip to...
USDA wants input on prevented planting crop insurance coverage
The USDA published a Request for Information announcing public listening sessions and soliciting public comments on possible changes to prevent planting crop insurance coverage. In addition to the written public comment period, the Risk Management Agency will hold...
USMEF expecting more positive momentum to end 2023
The current trade picture has not always been pretty. Grains and livestock have both had their share of challenges to start 2023. However, there is some good and bad news in this information. The bad news is that we are in a global economic downturn, and even that bad...
