IABRN — We grow more soybeans than we can eat. American farmers have expected export sales to come from those who do not have enough plant protein grown in their countries for human or animal feed.
Farm Debt Is Rising At An Alarming Rate
IABRN — When you have a year of low commodity prices, natural disasters, or trade wars, it can affect a farmer’s bottom line.
Pollinator Grants Available To High School Educators
IABRN — A non-profit organization is working with high school educators across the Midwest to establish pollinator habitat and restore prairies.
October Milk Production Down From Last Year
Milk production in Iowa during October 2019 totaled 442 million pounds, down 1 percent from the previous October according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during October, at 217,000 head, was the same as last month but down 3,000 from last year. Monthly production per cow averaged 2,035 pounds, up 10 pounds from last October.
Crop Reporting Service Endured Tough Year
IABRN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is called the “gold standard” for crop reporting. This year, however, many farmers disagreed with their data.
Propane Shortages Still Causing Headaches Around Iowa
IABRN — We have known about the propane frustrations farmers have been having this fall. A wet fall compounded on a wet spring and a late plant has farmers drying the harvests from levels they never have before. Farmers were trying to leave crops in the field as long as possible to avoid drying. However, Mother Nature and has made drying conditions all but nonexistent, and father time keeps flipping the calendar.