The midwest director at alliantgroup, a tax consulting firm, says the Research and Development Tax Credit helps farmers offset expenses related to ag innovation. Tax consultant Greg Knarr says there is a misconception the credit is only for large ag companies. “People think of lab coats and beakers and test tubes, not what’s actually done in the field,”…… Continue Reading
Weather extremes a threat to corn
The maturing corn crop could be vulnerable to weather extremes. Syngenta agronomic service rep Logan Dinkla says a wet and blustery growing season raises the risk for lodging. “We’ve had a few wind events recently, and we’re known to get some here in the future. But with the moisture we’ve had there’s potential for maybe…… Continue Reading
Harvest top of mind for Iowa grower
A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s been tackling some pre-harvest priorities. Tom Adam says repair work and grain marketing are at the top of the list. “Getting the equipment ready for harvest is going to be a primary thing. I raise some wheat and I’ll be moving that out here soon. I’ve also got some…… Continue Reading
Difficulty of corn rootworm management heightens
A crop specialist says corn rootworm is becoming more difficult to manage. Kurt Maertens, tech service representative with BASF, says, “Specifically, the larvae feeding on the corn roots. We’ve seen a tremendous amount of pressure due to resistance to the Bt traits with the Western Corn Rootworms and then an increase in the extended diapause…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer pleased with growing season conditions
A central Iowa farmer says he’s expecting an above average corn and soybean crop this year. Tim Bardole raises soybeans, corn, and hogs near Rippey in Greene County. “We’re in a very good part of the state luckily. The corn got in probably as early as we ever have. Soybeans were a little later than…… Continue Reading
Shared knowledge ensures the longevity of the cotton industry
Cotton producers from the Mid-South and Southeast have spent the last week learning more about cotton production in other parts of the country. Gary Dyksterhouse of Greenwood, Mississippi, took part in the National Cotton Council of America’s 2024 Producer Information Exchange program. “There are always kind of immediate pressures as a grower as far as…… Continue Reading
A farm bill extension simply isn’t enough
An ag business leader says the pollical divide in Washington is no reason to leave farm bill work unfinished. President of the Michigan Agri-Business Association Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield, “Growers need certainty, rural businesses like our members need certainty.” “Extending the bill, while an option, doesn’t provide them with that long term policy certainty that…… Continue Reading
Increasing demand for Indiana commodities through shipping
The CEO of Indiana Corn and Soybean says growing exports through container shipping will provide long-term benefits to the state’s farmers. Courtney Kingrey says the goal is to increase demand. “We see that there’s an opportunity to triple the amount of containerized commodity products going out and by doing that, every one of those containers that goes…… Continue Reading
Indiana State Fair connects state fairgoers to pork producers
The Indiana Pork Producers Association Executive Director says the Indiana State Fair is an opportunity to connect fairgoers with producers. Josh Trenary says the organization wants consumers to be aware of how pork is produced. “There’s a lot of rural residents in this state with no connection really to agriculture, but they live out amongst…… Continue Reading
American Idol: Carrie Underwood Reveals Type of Judge She’ll Be
Carrie Underwood is country music’s queen. Wouldn’t it be great television if she acted like it? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
