Publication: Iowa Farmer Today

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Weather may bring volatile prices

0 commentsAMES — The first week of May is traditionally thought of as the ideal time for Iowa farmers to begin planting, but a slow start to spring and volatile grain markets in recent weeks have left producers with a lot of questions, agronomy and grain ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]

Entities: Chad Hart, yield, Corn, Volatility

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Signs of moderation in land value rise

0 commentsOn the whole, “good” farmland values kept rising in the Seventh Federal Reserve District of Chicago during the first quarter of 2013, but signs of moderation in farmland value gains emerged.District ag land values rose 4 percent in the first ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]

Entities: Corn, Iowa (United States), Soybean

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Tickets on sale for top Iowa State Fair entertainment

0 commentsDES MOINES — Tickets for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand shows are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets.The fair runs from Aug. 8-18.This year’s line-up includes performances from top country artists Toby Keith, Gary Allan and Alan Jackson ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]

Entities: Kevin Nealon, Gary Allan, Dana Carvey

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Landoll Weatherproofer I

Landoll Weatherproofer I 0 commentsLandoll Corp. has redesigned the 2400 Series Weatherproofer I for simplicity, according to a news release. Available in 6- through 13-shank models for a total of five sizes, the machine is easy to set and levels perfectly. ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Fastway Chain-Up sling

Fastway Chain-Up sling 0 commentsFastway Trailer Products has introduced the Fastway Chain-Up rubber sling. The durable component is designed to lift chains off the ground without compromising safety, according to a news release. The sling comes in ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Alone time brings opportunity for trouble

By Dr. Mike Rosmann Iowa Farmer Today | 0 commentsAs I write this, my wife Marilyn is traveling on a plane to Italy on an educational tour with nursing students, some parents and faculty.And I get to spend 12 days without supervision. Oh boy, I can do ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 24 2013]

Entities: Border Crossing, Iowa (United States), Canada

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Asparagus: Springtime favorite starts to emerge

Asparagus is a hardy perennial and usually one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring. However, since winter wouldn’t give up this year, many of us have just recently starting seeing t ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 24 2013]

Entities: Asparagus, Vegetables

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Auction Calendar, May 25,2013

0 commentsTHURS., MAY 23, 9 AM Truck Tractors, Straight Trucks & Trailers Bettendorf, IA US Auctioneers, Inc. 563-332-5444, 800-992-2893 See ad in our May 11 IA/MO issues.FRI., MAY 24, 10 AM Land Auction 160+ Ac. Pocahontas Co, IA Pocahontas, IA Farmers ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 24 2013]

Entities: Real Estate, White's, The Hertz Corporation, Henry Co

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Retail meat prices lag inputs

By Jeff DeYoung Iowa Farmer Today Iowa Farmer Today | 0 commentsRetail meat prices continue to be a mixed bag.Ron Plain, Extension livestock marketing economist at the University of Missouri, says Choice beef prices slipped from March, but at over $5.25 ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]

Entities: Ron Plain, University of Missouri, Livestock

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Farm tours given more protection from liability

Lawmakers approved a bill that provides farmers with more liability protection for educational tours. The House and Senate passed the legislation May 16. A February state Supreme Court ruling said educational tours for the public are not shielded from ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]

Entities: Liability, Lawsuit

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

New environment for cattle gaining popularity among producers

Photos courtesy of BrookstoneCattle barnEPS cattle barns are designed to capture the sun’s heat during the winter, allowing cattle to use their energy to grow rather than to just stay warm.Summer protectionIn the summer, the building provides protection ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]

Entities: Cattle, Brookstone Inc, Feedlot, Livestock

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Opportunity for old-crop grain

By Gene Lucht Iowa Farmer Today Iowa Farmer Today | 0 commentsA larger percentage of the nation’s corn crop and of Iowa’s corn crop was planted this past week than in any other week in history.That is going to affect a lot of grain-marketing plans.As ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]

Entities: Don Roose, Corn, Iowa (United States)

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Tickets on sale for top Iowa State Fair enterta... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]
Signs of moderation in land value rise [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]
Weather may bring volatile prices [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]
Fastway Chain-Up sling [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]
Landoll Weatherproofer I [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 25 2013]
Alone time brings opportunity for trouble [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 24 2013]
Asparagus: Springtime favorite starts to emerge [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 24 2013]
Auction Calendar, May 25,2013 [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 24 2013]
Farm tours given more protection from liability [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]
New environment for cattle gaining popularity a... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]
Retail meat prices lag inputs [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]
Opportunity for old-crop grain [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]
Construction industry builds on biotechnologies [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]
Retirement years spent restoring rural past [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 23 2013]
USDA seeks Beef Board nominees [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 22 2013]
Producers prepare herds for violent spring storms [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 22 2013]
Producers closely monitor bulls before, during ... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 22 2013]
Beef Talk: How do we get the next generation to... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 22 2013]
Grassley plans to introduce three farm-bill ame... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 22 2013]
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Ag health, safety landscape changing [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
Pasture walk covers timber, fencing issues [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
Marketing plans capture value for calves [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
MCA cheers bills, readies steak fry [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
ICA bull, heifer sale tops the season [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
Beef Talk: To pass, 60 percent must calve in 21... [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
Continuing fight to limit urban sprawl [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
USDA still expects record corn [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
World pork output hits exports [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]
NRCS asks farmers to rethink tillage [Published Iowa Farmer Today - May 16 2013]