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Nitrogen response clear, profitability still the question
Few inputs carry more weight in corn production than nitrogen. It fuels yield potential, but it also drains farm budgets at a time when fertilizer prices remain elevated. Ongoing research is helping to refine our understanding, confirming long-held practices while shedding light on how growers can maximize their return on every dollar spent. Researchers are seeing just how much nitrogen can shape a corn crop. University of Illinois Extension’s Dr. John Jones explains that in their recent...
OvaEasy turns Iowa eggs into a more shelf-stable product
Most of us are very aware of the fact that Iowa is the nation?s top egg producing state. Eggs are dense with nutrients and easy to cook, which means they?re always in demand from families across the country and the world. The only issue with eggs, though, is that they...
Can farmers meet food demand for a growing world population?
As the world?s population continues to grow, producers must meet new challenges to feed the world. Will farmers be able to feed 10 billion people by 2050?Kip Tom, former Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture says the private sector needs...
95th National FFA Convention kicks off in Indianapolis
The 95th National FFA Convention and Expo is underway in Indianapolis. It?s expected to draw more than 65,000 FFA members, advisors and guests ? and bring them closer to the newest technologies in the ag industry. Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization,...
USDA says conservation tillage increasing
The share of acreage for major cash crops?wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton?that are planted using conservation tillage has increased over the past two decades in the United States. USDA?s Economic Research Service reported the data Tuesday. Farmers reported employing...
Axne backs bill to reduce rail delays
Shipping our goods back and forth across the country has become a giant pain, and you know where that pain is located. The Mississippi River is unusually dry, diesel prices are creeping higher once again, and railroads are moving empty cars. In the grand scheme of...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-25-22)
South American farmers were glad to see some rains this week, as they had been seeing some rather dry conditions lately. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.Planting season is also underway...
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USDA cuts ribbon on national bio and agro-defense facility
Recent history is proof that animal disease outbreaks like mad cow, foot and mouth disease, avian influenza, and African swine fever can devastate livestock industries both home and abroad. The importance of a strong defense system against animal disease cannot be...
Smart Carbon Network launches in support of carbon capture management
Last week, the Smart Carbon Network was launched in order to bring agriculture, energy, and academic leaders together and raise awareness of the benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The network will collaborate with farmers and...
Soy checkoff identifies key audiences for reputation of U.S. soy
The 77 farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board focus on adding value to U.S. soybeans through investments that spur engagement with consumers and influencers across the value chain. Laurie Isley, USB farmer-leader from Michigan and Communication & Education...
Iowa nutrient reduction strategy dashboards indicate measurable water quality progress
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 24, 2023) ? The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the three principals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, today jointly announced that the online...
Replanting needs to be thought out
It is that time of year when we see crops emerge, and thunderstorms can wipe out a whole field in short order. That doesn?t mean it can?t happen later, but it is the time we tend to see more hail and such. It is also the time when we have the best opportunity to hit...
