Acreage Battle: Iowa Derecho Damaged Fields Could Switch to Soybeans in 2021
Farmers in Iowa are still feeling the impacts of drought and derecho from last year. While dryness impacted farmers in the western portion of Iowa, it was the August derecho event that took a big bite out of production in the state.
Reinsurance companies don’t care much about political or cultural debates over climate change and weather. They are now in the process of pricing in climate risks, requiring climate mitigation actions, and lobbying governments to cooperate to prevent loss years like 2020.
USDA Announces CFAP Changes, with Additional Payments Starting in April
USDA will move forward with $20 per acre payments for price-trigger crops outlined in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) round three approved under the December appropriations bill with checks going out starting in April.
Lean, Mean Selling Machine: Essential Advice for Selling Farm Equipment
If you have used equipment to sell, listen up. From “what’s it worth” to “how do I maximize resale value,” check out the answers to your top machinery questions.
#FJFieldFieldDays: Ebook: Tips for Planting Soybeans Earlier
There’s no doubt planting soybeans early can increase yield, but we’re still in the learning stages. These four tips will help you select varieties, row spacing, population and weed control strategies for early planted soybeans.