USTR expected to finalize Section 301 tariff updates soon
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is finalizing modifications on tariffs for imported Chinese goods and trade policy specialist says she’s expecting to hear more soon. Virginia Houston with […]
Soybeans, corn up Friday, still down on the week
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, still ending the week in the red. Forecasts by Friday had generally turned warmer and drier into mid-month for parts of the […]
Hemp growers want farm bill certainty
Hemp growers say they need farm bill certainty from Congress. “Another one-year extension is not going to hurt anything.” Chris Berry, vice president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association, says […]
How Hoosier farmers can take advantage of the R&D Tax Credit
The midwest director at alliantgroup, a tax consulting firm, says the Research and Development Tax Credit helps farmers offset expenses related to ag innovation. Tax consultant Greg Knarr says there is a misconception […]
Weather extremes a threat to corn
The maturing corn crop could be vulnerable to weather extremes. Syngenta agronomic service rep Logan Dinkla says a wet and blustery growing season raises the risk for lodging. “We’ve had […]
Harvest top of mind for Iowa grower
A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s been tackling some pre-harvest priorities. Tom Adam says repair work and grain marketing are at the top of the list. “Getting the equipment ready […]
Difficulty of corn rootworm management heightens
A crop specialist says corn rootworm is becoming more difficult to manage. Kurt Maertens, tech service representative with BASF, says, “Specifically, the larvae feeding on the corn roots. We’ve seen […]
Iowa farmer pleased with growing season conditions
A central Iowa farmer says he’s expecting an above average corn and soybean crop this year. Tim Bardole raises soybeans, corn, and hogs near Rippey in Greene County. “We’re in […]
Crash Leads to Arrest
A Las Vegas woman was arrested Thursday morning after crashing a vehicle near Sioux Center. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated the accident on Harrison Avenue, two miles southeast of […]
CME cash dairy prices lower
Cash dairy prices ended the week lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey down $0.0150 at $0.61. One sale was made at that price. Blocks down $0.0475 at […]
