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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...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-5-22)
Another uneventful report this week. No flash sales, and most everything came within expectations. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there weren?t really any surprises in this week?s numbers.Recently, we?ve heard rumors that India may be banning wheat...
Ag labor reform is stalled in Senate
Labor and the workforce are hot topics in the economy these days. For agriculture, it is just another day as we continue to call on lawmakers to pursue labor reforms. Political Candidates come and go while promising changes to these issues, but if you have noticed,...
La Ni?a?s effects can differ greatly in close parameters
The warm and dry weather pattern known as La Ni?a has more than worn-out its welcome in the ?I-states? and the plains states. It feels like it has been on a constant repeat for well over a year. As we get set for what is expected to be another drought, we are also...
NCGA BeSure! campaign promotes BMPs
As the planting season is underway, the National Corn Growers Association launched its fourth-annual BeSure! Initiative. The national campaign is designed to promote best management practices (BMPs) when applying insecticides.Ag stakeholders appreciate how seed...
Axne unveils Rural Prosperity Agenda
Many times, when we talk about the infrastructure of rural America, we often focus on roads, bridges, and the internet. While these are very much a part of growing the success of rural communities, they are only a small part. We also must consider, jobs, housing,...
Wyffels talks planting dates and yields
With planting off to a slow start across much of the Midwest, many Iowa farmers are starting to worry about losing yields when harvest comes around. The Wyffels Agronomy Team has been getting calls and messages about planting dates how it will correlate to overall...
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Secretary Naig announces leadership team for second term
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 5, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced employees who will serve in leadership positions at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The announcement comes as Naig begins his second term as...
Farmers and others don?t get a snow day
Winter has been doing all it can to make our lives difficult fo the past few weeks. Since right before Christmas, we have been getting snow dumped on us. Folks in the north have seen more than the rest of us. I just got out of Minnesota for my Christmas visit before...
Feenstra working to bring cutting-edge technology to the farm
Agriculture is much more closely intertwined with technology than many people think. In fact, the industry is often making an effort to be on the cutting edge of modern technology. Unfortunately, agriculture?s relation to modern technology is sometimes overlooked....
Xitavo soybeans offer many advantages for growers
Choosing which seed to plant is one of the most important decisions a farmer makes every year. Xitavo is a fairly young line of soybeans, but it?s already proven to be a top-of-the-line product. Doug Little, BASF soybean seed manager, said Xitavo soybeans have had a...
Growing the ground pork market by studying consumer shopping trends
The National Pork Board is using Pork Checkoff funds to try and persuade consumers to opt for a different ground meat at the grocery store.The National Pork Board initially partnered with Michigan-based grocer Meijer grocery store, and was able to open a new avenue...
