Frequent rains create some early season challenges
A central Iowa farmer says frequent rains created some challenging conditions early in the growing season.
Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City…
“We’ve...
Iowa Soybean Association discusses market trends
The chief officer of demand for the Iowa Soybean Association says export markets are changing.
Matt Herman tells Brownfield, “We’ve gone from exporting over half...
Calhoun County farmer sees promising crops despite spotty rainfall
A farmer in west-central Iowa says crops are doing okay.
Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County.
“As a broad stroke, things actually look...
Ernst backs USDA response to NWS cases
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst:
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says the USDA’s response to New World screwworm has been adequate.
“I know that Secretary (Rollins) is working...
Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from June storms
Kaleb Tillman:
A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by damaging storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent.
Kaleb Tillman...
Deputy Secretary says USDA reorganization keeps local farm offices intact while relocating some D.C....
The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action. “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based employees of the...
Uncertainty continues to dominate global fertilizer supplies
AUDIO: Veronica Nigh – The Fertilizer Institute
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says global fertilizer supplies will be constrained for the foreseeable future...
Seedling diseases
BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta have spawned soybean diseases.
He tells Brownfield seed treatments...
Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers
AUDIO: Brett Kenzy, South Dakota
Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry.
Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder...
Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership
AUDIO: Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation
The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires.
Lisa Chaudion, Indiana...
