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August 19, 2021
 
 
 
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Pro Farmer Scouts May Have Found the Garden Spot in Western Iowa Measuring Near Record Yields
 
While drought continues to be the talk of Iowa this year, July rains saved the corn crop in some areas. Soybeans are a different story. One scout says the lush, green plants look promising from the road but the pods just aren't there.
 
 
 
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The New Frontier of Conservation: Carbon Markets
 
As carbon emerges as the newest saleable commodity, farmers and ranchers are learning how to partner with carbon markets to cash in on practices they’ve been doing all along. But we want to know how this is affecting you. Tell us about your approach to carbon marketing in this brief survey.
 
 
 
 

Pro Farmer scouts pegged the Indiana average yield estimate at 193.48 bu. per acre on Tuesday, just slightly below USDA's prediction of 194 bu. per acre.

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When will Iowa farmland values reach the top? Jim Rothermich, of Iowa Appraisal and Research, says that’s anyone’s guess, as the factors fueling farmland values today are still at play. He expects the farmland value bull to make another run this fall.

Sold! Record $19,000 Per Acre Iowa Farmland Sale Fueled By Inflation, Strong Commodity Prices
 
 
 
 
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The decision is a victory for environmental activists who have fought to stop the use of the chemical that is applied to crops ranging from corn and soybeans to Brussels sprouts and broccoli.

EPA to Ban Use of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on Food Crops Over Health Concerns
 
 
 

Illinois yield results from day three of Pro Farmer's Crop Tour were impressive, Vilsack is expected to make a dairy aid announcement today and Biden vows to evacuate Americans and Afghans from embattled Afghanistan.

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Your next Whopper may cost you more. Details in today's AgDay Minute.

Burger King Expects Beef Costs to Rise
 
 
 

Farm Journal announced that country music star Easton Corbin will headline the live 2021 #FarmON Benefit Concert during #FJFieldDays. Proceeds will go to the National FFA Foundation. Highlights from the concert will air in prime time on Monday, Sept. 20, from at 7 p.m. CDT, on RFD-TV and stream on other online and social networks.

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