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Yard and Garden: Tomato Problems
AMES, Iowa — Tomatoes are popular vegetables in the home garden. Most gardeners currently are enjoying their harvests. However, tomatoes are susceptible to a range of disorders that can compromise their quality and yield. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discuss what you can do when you encounter issues with…
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IGC Raises Global Corn Production Forecast, Cuts Wheat Crop
IGC Raises Global Corn Production Forecast, Cuts Wheat Crop Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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ACE CEO says more hurdles ahead for U.S. ethanol
The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says there are several hurdles ahead for the ethanol industry. Brian Jennings tells Brownfield he wants Congress to update the Clean Air Act during the lame duck session to set permanent standards for E-15. “We can keep pleading with EPA to help provide emergency waivers, and you…
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Feed Grain Weekly: Prices need to become cheaper to generate demand
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices need to become cheaper to generate demand Country Guide
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Pennsylvania corn suffers from dry July; recent downpours could have harvest benefits
Pennsylvania corn suffers from dry July; recent downpours could have harvest benefits Successful Farming
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Turn up the Heat for National Hot and Spicy Day
GREENWICH, N.Y. — If you prefer your food to have some heat, National Hot and Spicy Day is your day to celebrate. Stock up on your favorite bottles of hot sauce, replenish the spice cabinet and explore new recipes to set fire to your taste buds this year. Whether you prefer mild flavors or the…
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Iowa crop conditions mixed, Naig says
Iowa crop conditions mixed, Naig says brownfieldagnews.com
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Crops range from “beautiful” to “really ugly” in southeast Minnesota
Crop conditions are all over the board in southeastern Minnesota. Gail Donkers farms near Faribault and tells Brownfield it’s been a very wet growing season. “We just have a really uneven crop this year I would say. We have a few beautiful fields, I’m not going to lie, but we also have some really ugly…
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Vilsack optimistic on 45Z guidance getting completed
The US Ag Secretary says work continues to develop guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Tom Vilsack says he’s optimistic the Department of Treasury can identify practices that result in guidance for the 45Z tax credit that works better for U.S. producers “I’m very hopeful that we are able to make the case for more crops to…
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Ukraine sees rise in grain output, exports
Ukraine sees rise in grain output, exports World Grain
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Iowa Could Set Statewide Corn Yield Record of 205 BPA in 2024
Iowa Could Set Statewide Corn Yield Record of 205 BPA in 2024 DTN The Progressive Farmer
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439 Century and Heritage Farm Families Honored at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The program celebrates farms that have been owned by the same families for 100 and 150 years, respectively. This year, 277…
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Rep. Hinson lauds USDA, USTR amid Mexican GM corn dispute
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s optimistic Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports could be overturned before the end of the year. “We will continue to push and make sure that there is hopefully the outcome we’re wanting for our producers.” In a press call Thursday, she suggested the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election could…
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Western Corn Belt pasture conditions variable
A climatologist says pasture conditions have been mixed across the parts of the Western Corn Belt and Great Plains. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “Pretty stressed pasture conditions across Wyoming, western Nebraska, western South Dakota, and western North Dakota,” Hunt said. “Better conditions further east, although pastures have definitely started to show…
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USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to Be Used in Jet Fuel
USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to Be Used in Green Jet Fuel Bloomberg
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Threat of poor finish to frustrating growing season in Upper Midwest
A market analyst is concerned about the end of a frustrating growing season for farmers in the Upper Midwest. Mark Schultz with Minnesota-based Northstar Commodity says corn and soybeans are behind and August has been cooler than normal. “Which is only going to slow the development of the crop for the short-term. They claim that…
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Producers are still dealing with the impact of ongoing drought
Wondering About Future Weather Woes: Producers are still dealing with the impact of ongoing drought RFD-TV
