IABRN — How do we keep nitrogen fertilizer in the soil until it is needed? An old question with some new answers. Suggestions and products from Koch Agronomic Services. Read more
2019: A Year To Forget Or One To Learn From?
Statewide Iowa — (Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) — The 2019 calendar year has been one for the record books. Wet, cold, late, hot, wet again. Read more
Iowa Crop Progress & Condition Report
Statewide Iowa — Iowa farmers had 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending December 8, 2019, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, snow and mud remained issues in parts of the State and delayed some fieldwork. Read more
Road, Rail and River Infrastructure Needs Attention
Statewide Iowa — (Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) — Soybean harvest is finished. Corn harvest is now down to about eight-percent left in southwest and northeast Iowa, but less in other areas. Read more
China Will Lift Some Tariffs On Additional U.S. Pork & Soybeans
Statewide Iowa — (Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) — China announced plans on Friday to lift some tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork. A report says the move could be designed to take some of the heat out of the talks aimed at bringing a truce to the trade war. The Chinese finance ministry said last week it would waive taxes on some imports once companies had applied for exemptions. It didn’t specifically say which goods or how many of the goods would be exempted. Read more
DNR Investigating Manure Discharge In Cherokee County
Cleghorn, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure discharge from a cattle operation in northern Cherokee County after receiving multiple complaints Friday. Read more