Tag Archives: Ag in the AM

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Costly Irrigation Proving Essential

    Farmers are turning to irrigation to save their crops but that comes with a hefty price tag

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Commodity Price Spike Hurts Hog Farmers

    Higher feed costs, he says, will be absorbed by pig farmers who will see a much smaller profit in the months to come

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Iowa Farmers See Worsening Conditions

    Just under one-half of iowa`s pasture and range land is rated in poor to very poor condition

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Yield Projections Drop

    The firm Informa Economics says corn yields will average 153 and a half bushels per acre

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: History May Not Repeat Itself

    Genetics and production practices have improved so a repeat of the impact from the dry weather of 24-years ago should not be seen this year

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    Ag in the AM: Drought Expands to Eastern Iowa and Northern Illinois

    The latest national drought reports is being issued on one of the hottest days of the year in the Quad Cities

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Senate Farm Bill Heads to the Floor

    Senators will start voting on 73-amendments that both parties agreed to debate for the bill that sets farm policy over the next five years

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Senate Farm Bill Amendments Pared

    Senators have agreed to pare back the number of new amendments to the bill

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Farm Bureau Opposes Amendments

    The Farm Bill is now up for debate and farm organizations are rallying to keep some key provisions but to eliminate some others

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Commodity Prices Drop as Rain Chances Rise

    The commodity markets are on track for its biggest slide in two weeks as forecasters predict more rain in the Midwest in the days ahead

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    Ag in the AM: Thanks for the Rain, More Needed

    Corn plants have put in deep enough roots to tap the moisture further in the ground but soybeans need rain just to get started

  • Agriculture

    Ag in the AM: Pork Expo Starts in Des Moines

    Pork producers and industry experts are at the Iowa State Fairgrounds through Friday