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Funding now available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Funding is now available for research and development in specialty crop agriculture through a USDA support program. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Associate Director Rachel Melnick says there is more funding available compared to last year. Melnick provides more background information on the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. A two-step application process is now underway with a pre-application followed by a full proposal and scientific review process says Melnick. The application...
Nomination period for FSA county committee elections ends August 1st
The Farm Service Agency nomination period for county committee elections closes on August 1st.Farm Service Agency county committees are a crucial part of the day-to-day operations of FSA and allow grassroots input and location administration of federal farm programs....
Food Bank of Iowa serves record number in FY2023
DES MOINES, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa ended fiscal year 2023 breaking every record in its 41-year history.Across the 55 counties it serves, Food Bank of Iowa distributed 21 million pounds of food, or the equivalent of 17.5 million meals. The number of pounds is an...
Drought conditions have helped mitigate tar spot
We never want to see drought conditions, but there are some silver linings when that happens. For example, the lack of moisture has limited the growth of tar spot across most of the state this year. Lauren Botine, Channel technical agronomist, said she’s had a tough...
Power of Associations Summit Award recognizes AFBF’s Harvest for All Program
Farm Bureau’s Harvest for All Program recently received the Power of Associations Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives. Matt Fimon, AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair, said the program helps address hunger in rural America.“So, the Harvest...
Senator Ernst talks Farm Bill progress & foreign ownership of U.S. land
Earlier this week we heard from House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania about his estimate for the progress of the Farm Bill. As the Congress recesses for its annual August break, the future of the Farm Bill is in limbo as far as Congressman Thompson...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-27-23)
This week’s export sales were, once again, not remarkable enough to make a noticeable impact on the markets today. Allendale commodity broker Mike Lung provided an update on the numbers.Lung said there were also some flash sales this morning.While the price disparity...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (2-14-24)
Another mixed weather forecast for South America, but there are no major complaints overall. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said that harvest in Brazil is still continuing ahead...
Herbicide resistance building in Iowa waterhemp
Recently, Bayer reported a suspected dicamba resistant waterhemp population in Iowa. Now, Corteva has also discovered a suspected 2,4-D resistant waterhemp population in Wright County. Meaghan Anderson, extension field specialist with Iowa State University Extension...
AFBF hopeful EPA will issue dicamba existing stocks waiver
The recent Arizona federal court ruling which vacated the registration for over-the-top application of dicamba products has left many farmers in the lurch. Many growers have already made their orders for the 2024 growing season. What should be done about the existing...
Iowa Pork Producers provide generous support to local food pantries
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) maintains its commitment to fighting food insecurity by supporting local food pantries across the state with the Pork in the Pantry program. Recognizing the critical role that food pantries play in addressing hunger within...
Syngenta’s Storen Herbicide offers early season control of tough weeds
In the ever-changing arenas of crop protection and weed resistance, it is vital to make sure you are staying ahead of the game. Crop protection now needs multiple modes of action to get your crop across the finish line. Weed control must be part of a season-long plan...
