USMCA review aims to strengthen U.S. farm exports
The USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs says he’s confident the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can strengthen top U.S. export markets. “Adding new access is the […]
Paullina Man Accused of Giving Controlled Substances to His Children
(KIWA) — A Paullina man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege he gave controlled substances and prescription medications to his children. According to a criminal complaint filed by […]
Forecast: Iowa should see relief from the heat, rain later today
Five counties in northwest Iowa are under an Extreme Heat Warning today while the rest of the state has a Heat Advisory posted. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather […]
Scouting season in full swing as corn, soybean crops advance
An agronomist says it’s currently a prime time to be out scouting fields. Hoegemeyer’s Eric Solberg tells Brownfield, “First off, I want to make sure you go out there and […]
Corn export inspections remain ahead of needed pace
Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says the amount of corn that left U.S. during the week ending […]
Cash dairy prices were mixed to start the week at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6950. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 to $1.63. Five sales were recorded ranging from $1.6275 to $1.63. Cheese barrels were up $0.0150 to $1.6275. No sales were […]
Lower input costs, rotation benefits drive interest in sorghum
An official with Texas Tech University expects U.S. sorghum acreage to grow as more farmers see its benefits. Monty Christian is the university’s executive director of marketing strategies in the […]
Farmers encouraged to pair field scouting with online disease maps
An agronomist encourages farmers to use every available tool to scout for pests. Kurt Maertens with BASF says walking fields remains a critical part of crop protection. “I like to […]
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EPA official: Ending DEF deratements would benefit farmers, truckers
A U.S. EPA official says the agency’s proposal to end Diesel Exhaust Fluid system deratements would be a win for farmers and truckers. Aaron Szabo is the assistant administrator of […]