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Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition
Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition KOTA
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Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice
Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice Public News Service
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New Study Ranks Illinois No. 1 in Total Economic Output from Corn in the U.S.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Corn farming is one of the largest sectors in American agriculture. The nation’s corn farmers bolster the economy and help build strong communities. There are firms in 524 industry sectors across all 50 states and the District of Columbia with linkages to corn grain farming. In 2023, Illinois farmers produced 2.27 billion…
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Soybean growers to benefit from checkoff investment in fire safety
Soybean growers will start to see some return on their checkoff investment from a new product. A new PFAS-free and fluorine-free biodegradable, and much safer-to-use soybean based firefighting foam has been on the market for about six months. Dave Garlie, whose team at Cross Plains Solutions created the new fire foam discusses the foam and…
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Dealing With Ear Rots in Drought Damaged Corn
RALEIGH, N.C. — Damage from Fungal Infections and Ear Rot: Drought can significantly impact corn production in several ways. Early-season drought can cause stunting, poor nodal root systems, reduced ear size potential, and overall, more susceptible corn plants. When a rain does occur, ear rot fungi can grow on stressed corn, leading to ear rot…
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70% of South Dakota corn, 68% of soybeans rated good to excellent
Corn and soybean conditions slightly declined last week in South Dakota. USDA says as of Sunday 70% of the state’s expected corn crop was rated good to excellent, down three percentage points from the previous week. Sixty-eight percent of the crop is at the dough stage and nine percent has dented. Sixty-eight percent of soybeans…
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Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference
Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference Morning Ag Clips –
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Insights for Dairy Farmers
ONLINE — The Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen, presents an insightful double feature with Mike and Ben Jones from Trillium Hill Dairy, where innovation meets tradition in modern dairy farming. In these episodes, the Jones brothers share the challenges and successes behind their cutting-edge advancements in dairy operations, offering valuable insights for dairy…
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Manage Your Way Out of Corn Rootworm
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Is it possible to get rid of corn rootworm? Absolutely, says AgriGold Agronomist Ron Roling. Hailing from eastern Iowa, the self-proclaimed corn rootworm capital of the world, Roling is well versed in what it takes to protect corn yields from the destructive pest. “There’s no rescue treatment,” Roling says. “But farmers can…
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Podcast: Spotlight on Soybeans
It is crucial for Missouri soybean farmers to have unbiased data, and the Missouri Soybeans Farm for Soy Innovation is a great place to showcase their research. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s immediate past chairman Aaron Porter says the research they are doing needs to be beneficial to the farmers’ bottom line. Showing research that will…
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Bill Krueger to lead The Andersons as president, CEO
Krueger to lead The Andersons as president, CEO World Grain
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Effectively Mitigating Risk in Agribusiness
From natural disasters to cyberattacks, there is no shortage of risk in the industry. That’s why it’s critical to work with a partner who understands this unique risk profile. The post Effectively Mitigating Risk in Agribusiness: Understand Risk Exposures and Work with the Right Insurance Partner appeared first on CropLife.
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Changing weather requires tweaking farm management
Changing climate requires tweaking farm management Farm Progress
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Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears
Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears Des Moines Register
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Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn Promotion Board® is proud to sponsor Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds while Iowa Corn Growers Association® members will come together for a memorable experience as they flood the fairgrounds in their member t-shirts. To participate in the Iowa Corn scavenger hunt, fairgoers can…
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USDA Launches Comprehensive Bird Flu Testing Program
USDA Launches Comprehensive Bird Flu Testing Program Evrim Ağacı
