Beck’s plans to acquire southwest MO seed company
Beck’s says it plans to acquire a soybean and wheat seed company in southwest Missouri, with a goal to finalize the purchase by August 2026. “This enables us to have […]
NCGA project aims to clear up carbon markets
The National Corn Growers Association’s vice president of sustainable production and value chain engagement says the goal of a new partnership with Ag Data Transparent is to clarify carbon markets […]
Corn farmers outline next MAHA report concerns
The vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association says the organization and its members are concerned the upcoming MAHA report could limit access to crop protection […]
Strong cattle prices continue to benefit producers
A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man […]
Hindsight helps explain current state of farmland market
An ag real estate specialist suggests a lot of land changed hands during the runup in values between 2020 and 2024. And Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says that […]
Cost of Prop 12 a focus for National Pork Producers Council
The National Pork Producers Council is stressing the economic impact of Proposition 12 as lawmakers consider a congressional solution to California’s livestock confinement law. NPPC economist Holly Cook, who testified […]
Storms capable of derechos moving into Upper Midwest
Several states could be impacted by a storm approaching the Upper Midwest capable of producing damaging winds. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says the National Weather Service has heightened risk […]
U.S. EPA proposes re-registration of three OTT dicamba products
There are mixed reviews as the U.S. EPA takes comments on a proposed re-registration of three over-the-top dicamba products in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. Last year, Bayer submitted a label […]
Solid week for old crop corn export inspections
The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending July 24th were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began September […]
Iowa cattle producer discusses herd management during heatwave
A west-central Iowa livestock producer says monitoring cattle has been critical during the current heatwave. Justin Robbins with Robbins Land and Cattle says heat index values soared above 100 degrees […]