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Some Iowa farmers are starting harvest already
Believe it or not, there are some combines running in the fields in Iowa already. With the heavy moisture we saw at the beginning of planting season, there’s going to be a lot of variance in harvest dates across the state. Jamie Horton, DEKALB/Asgrow technical agronomist, said she is excited to see how the DEKALB brand has handled this year’s end-of-season disease pressure. Horton said a few hybrid have stood out and handled this year’s challenges better than other varieties on the market....
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-6-22)
This week?s report was disappointing once again. Now, it?s looking like we?re going to miss more of the USDA?s export goals. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.At this point, it?s possible that the USDA...
Initial process is underway for the next farm bill
The initial process is underway for the next farm bill as officials begin work on the next edition. The picture is currently unclear about what to expect with the next farm bill.Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson, longtime chair of the House Ag Committee,...
Mike Naig says atrazine restrictions will negatively impact conservation
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig this week submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed restrictions on atrazine. One of the most widely used herbicides in corn production, the proposed revisions by EPA would severely limit the...
Economist says farm income should be strong this year despite volatility
As a farmer it is never easy to predict what your income is going to be for a given year. There are always differing external factors that are affecting the market and of course the weather always plays a big role in whatever a farmer has to deal with in a given...
Senators propose increased funding for USDA international marketing programs
Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) recently introduced legislation to increase annual funding for the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) Program ? key programs...
Senate ag leadership urges USDA to expand margin protection tools
Leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee recently urged the Department of Agriculture to expand margin protection tools under the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. Citing record high input costs and extreme volatility in commodity prices, Senators Debbie...
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Get equipment prepared now for spring spraying
When it comes to protecting a crop from insects, diseases and weed pressure, the sprayer is a front-line piece of equipment; if it?s not doing its job properly, you?re losing yields. David Mills, Case IH Sprayer Marketing Manager, says there are a few things farmers...
Troubleshooting seed singulation issues while planting
Proper seed placement while planting can help to ensure the success of your growing season before any plants have sprouted from the soil. Seed singulation in planting is the measurement of how well a meter is dropping one seed at a time. If singulation drops below...
March pork exports show strength while beef rebounds
March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While below last year?s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October. USMEF President and CEO Dan...
Soil moisture improving in some areas of the country
Well, the 2023 growing season is off and running. Fortunately, it hasn?t seen too many hiccups as we get those seeds into the ground. In this part of the country, we are still seeing some dry soil conditions, but for the actual planting time, dry soils are going to be...
Corn export sales hit marketing-year low point
The USDA says corn export sales hit the lowest level since the 2022-2023 marketing year began on September 1. Cancelations led to a net reduction in corn sales during the seven days ending on April 27 of 315,600 metric tons. China canceled shipments of 562,800 metric...
