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NCGA survey shows rising alarm over fertilizer costs
U.S. corn farmers are growing increasingly concerned about fertilizer affordability and availability, with worries extending beyond the current planting season. That’s according to new survey results released by the National Corn Growers Association. Surveys conducted in late March show that while many growers secured fertilizer for the 2026 crop, anxiety is rising sharply for 2027. For every farmer concerned about 2026, nearly two report greater concern for the following year. “Fertilizer...
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...
New Holland adds new model to T7 series
There?s a fine line to walk between power and size when it comes to selecting the right tractor for your operation. Responding to feedback from consumers, New Holland has added an even more powerful model to its T7 series of tractors. J Cole Sanford, cash crop product...
Replacing synthetic fertilizer with a new nitrogen source
Pivot Bio has announced the launch of its 2023 N-OVATOR? program, an annual nitrogen credit program which rewards growers financially for reducing their on farm emissions by using Pivot Bio?s microbial nitrogen. The program?s full launch comes on the heels of the...
New report provides insight into importance of local agriculture
Commissioned by 25 food and agriculture groups, the Feeding the Economy Report highlights the impact of the food and agriculture sector. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist, says the report illustrates the critical role agriculture plays in...
Cattle health and new regulations
Federal regulations on antibiotics and animal husbandry are changing. Farmers must obtain a veterinary prescription and maintain a client-patient-vet relationship to purchase antibiotics to treat livestock. Dr. Eric Moore, Norbrook Director of Technical Services,...
Bayer to merge 10 regional brands with Channel brand
Bayer Thursday announced it will be making some changes designed to provide an improved experience for its farmer-customers. Chris Turner, U.S. Country Division Head for Bayer, says the effort will offer an enhanced grower experience.?What we'll be doing is taking our...
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Pleasant surprises and silver linings from the 2023 crop
There were plenty of challenges that farmers faced during this year’s crop season, but, with harvest wrapped up now, many farmers can say that there were some pleasant surprises, especially when it comes to yields. Jared Goplen, agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids,...
Treasury tax rule to decide future of SAF
Sustainable aviation fuel could open the next big market for the renewable fuels industry but to get the project off the ground the Treasury Department will need to provide guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Sustainable aviation fuel is a potential...
HPAI case confirmed in Mills County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Mills County, Iowa. The affected site...
Sec Naig hops the pond to talk trade
Yesterday, we talked with Iowa Deputy Ag Secretary Grant Menke about his recent trade trip to Colombia, and how he used the opportunity to showcase Iowa goods. Not to be outdone by his Deputy, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has also made a recent trade trip...
POET promoting education and growth in the ag bioprocessing industry
There are a lot of exciting opportunities for growth and development in the ag bioprocessing industry. Doug Berven, vice president of corporate affairs at POET, said they are investing in that future by promoting college-level education in the field and by opening new...
