Beck’s Hybrids tightening PFR Proven guidelines
AUDIO: Clayton Stufflebeam – Beck’s Hybrids
A practical farm research agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the company is altering its guidelines for products or practices...
Post-USDA report rally could offer corn, soybean marketing opportunities
A post-USDA rally could give farmers an opportunity to make sales ahead of harvest.
Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge says the USDA’s August Supply...
Tyson Foods announces changes to its beef business
Tyson Foods has announced a restructuring to its beef operations.
According to a company release, Tyson will anchor its beef business around three facilities in...
Drought, heat threaten grain production around the world
Weather challenges across the world are bringing global grain supplies into question.
EarthDaily global crop intelligence lead Nick Ohrtman says Europe has struggled with drought.
“The...
Drought concerns fade as crops flourish in eastern Iowa
Shepherd spoke to Brownfield at Becknology Days in Colfax, Iowa on Tuesday:
An agronomist with Beck’s says crops across southeast Iowa have performed exceptionally well...
Lillibridge eager to serve on Iowa Corn Promotion Board
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s looking forward to representing corn growers on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board after being elected to the position.
Lance...
Grassley: $12 billion in farm aid could move without controversy
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there should be a clear path for additional economic aid for farmers.
The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers want to...
Beck’s encourages growers to scout for red crown rot
Iowa Skinner spoke to Brownfield at Becknology Days in Colfax, Iowa on Tuesday:
A regional agronomy manager with Beck’s says red crown rot has been...
Corn fungicide strategy evolves as disease spectrum shifts
An extension plant pathologist sees a shift in the corn disease spectrum.
Daren Mueller with Iowa State University says when fungicide use started to become...
Languishing farm bill eroding optimism
AUDIO: Rep. Eric Sorensen
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee was unable to pass the farm...
