IABRN — Animal identification remains a hot topic in the cattle industry.
Latest Iowa Crop Progress & Condition Report
Harvest progressed across Iowa as farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 27, 2019, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included harvesting soybeans and corn for grain, spreading manure, applying anhydrous and baling corn stalks. Read more
High Cost Of Drying Grain Will Eat Into Farmers’ Profits
Northwest Iowa — Many farmers have been dealing with excessive moisture this year along with harvest delays due to wet weather and, in many areas, flooding. Read more
USGC Educates Global Farmers On Different Feed Options
IABRN – There are many farmers around the world. Billions of small farmers are doing all they can to help feed their nations and the globe. However, so many of these farmers haven’t been educated on changing methods in agriculture. Some of these farmers know only one way of doing things. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is helping to educate these farmers on new opportunities and build their industrial infrastructure.
ISA Seeks Nominations For Ag Leadership Awards
IABRN – The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) seeks to recognize outstanding leadership from farmers and industry professionals actively advancing Iowa agriculture and the Iowa soybean industry.
Rabo Agrifinance Offering Industry’s First Organic Transition Loan
IABRN — Farmers looking for organic certification on all or part of their operations can get some financial help from Rabo Agrifinance. The company has developed a loan product so farmers can get the capital they need upfront to help with costs associated with changing production practices. Farmers can then schedule loan repayments when they get additional revenue from selling certified organic products.