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Harvest is a good time to think about changes for next year

Harvest is a good time to think about changes for next year

Plenty of rain has caused harvest delays and yield losses in fields across the state. While nothing can be changed about that at this point in the crop year, now is still a good time to make observations of what things can be improved for next year. Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorklund said it’s important to listen to what your fields are showing you. Bjorklund said he recommends paying attention to how different hybrids performed and starting to think about which of those...

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August beef exports above last year while pork trended lower

August beef exports above last year while pork trended lower

Fueled by a near-record performance in Taiwan and a rebound in South Korea, August exports of U.S. beef increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports reached 86,362 metric tons (mt)...

More farmers using drones than ever

More farmers using drones than ever

Just a few years ago, drones were a novelty in the agricultural world. Today they are being used in ever increasing numbers and are becoming a major part of farming operations across the country. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation,...

Chinese buyers book another large round of U.S. soybeans

Chinese buyers book another large round of U.S. soybeans

Chinese state-owned trading firms have purchased another 10 to 13 cargoes of U.S. soybeans, adding to a major round of buying earlier this week and signaling renewed demand from China. Reuters reports the latest purchases are scheduled for shipment between December...

Soybean checkoff partnerships drive new market opportunities

Soybean checkoff partnerships drive new market opportunities

The uses for American soybeans have expanded well beyond traditional food and livestock feed markets. From renewable fuels and building materials to everyday products, soybeans are finding their way into an increasing number of applications. Developing those markets,...

Strong winds could damage weakened Iowa crops

Strong winds could damage weakened Iowa crops

Rain in central Iowa has provided more delays for farmers, and now the risk of strong winds could put some fields at risk of significant damage. Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorklund gave an update on the latest Iowa crop conditions as harvest season...

Russia-Ukraine war pushing oil prices higher again

Russia-Ukraine war pushing oil prices higher again

Oil prices moved higher at the start of the week, driven primarily by ongoing attacks between Russia and Ukraine. While oil prices inched higher, Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com noted that fuel prices were more mixed. California currently has the highest national...

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More farmers using drones than ever

More farmers using drones than ever

Just a few years ago, drones were a novelty in the agricultural world. Today they are being used in ever increasing numbers and are becoming a major part of farming operations across the country. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation,...