Justine Stevenson (@farmers_gal) tweeted at 8:23 AM on Thu, May 23, 2013: if #corn is not planted by may 30 contact your crop insurance agent to review your policy/options for prevented planting #plant13 #iowa
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Twitter- Brett Vogel
Brett Vogel (@brett_vogel) tweeted at 0:51 PM on Fri, May 24, 2013: To muddy to plant in southern buchanan cty
Weekly Crop Conditions Report
EC Iowa (Jackson County): Corn planting all but done. Beans 85-90% done. Rye and some hay being cut. Most have been able to stay in the fields every day since May 13th. Some of us have had 1-2 days of rain delays, but with good drying right behind the rain we were able to get back at it. Most corn has emerged and looking good. Sprayers are trying to play catchup because of the rapid planting pace the last 1 1/2. Word on the street is that some other areas in Iowa have been rained out since Sunday. Good luck to all.
By Scott Hingtgen- Jackson County, IA Farmer
Spraying Advice
Matt Foes (@DKagronomy) tweeted at 7:09 AM on Fri, May 24, 2013: If spraying existing weeds today, wait until late morning to allow plants to recover from cold. Systemics require sugars to be flowing.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Alligators on the Farm
From a guy in Louisiana, think I will live with the deer damage.
-- From Stephen Burke, Delaware County, IA
This time of year, I usually see several alligators a day while out and about on the farm. They are so common that we may or may not point out one we see to someone riding with us. It's just not a big deal until you see one like this. This is by far the largest I have ever seen and I have seen some nice ones. Judging by first picture he spans 9 bean rows. 6 of the middles are 19 inches and the other two are 38 inches for a total of about 190 inches. Nearly 16 feet. Notice in second picture his rear foot nearly covers a 19 inch middle. The top of his head is nearly 4 feet off the ground in the third picture. I did not get out of the truck. Deer have been eating these beans and I think he was waiting for dark to get a little snack.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Farmland Sale
Halderman Companies (@hfmshres) tweeted at 7:54 AM on Mon, May 20, 2013: SOLD! $1,700,000 for 107 acres of farmland in Seymour, IN. That's $15,889 per acre!...
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Live, Choice, Iowa Cattle
Jason Lekin (@jason_lekin) tweeted at 11:36 AM on Wed, May 22, 2013: @newscoffeeshop currently 128 to 134.75. On the choice cattle
EC Iowa- Weekly Crop Conditions Update
EC Iowa: Corn all but finished in my area. Beans 75% done. Will be cutting rye tomorrow.
From Scott Hingtgen- Jackson County, IA
Marketing Advice
The Van Trump Report (@KevinVanTrump) tweeted at 8:17 AM on Wed, May 22, 2013: #CORN producers still holding old-crop bushels, w/ strong basis in your area have to look to sell more bushels on rallies.
From Ashley Sherrets- Buchanan County Extension
· What is Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED)?
o Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is a viral disease associated with outbreaks of diarrhea and vomiting in swine.
o The disease is common in parts of Asia (China, Korea, Japan) and Europe.
· Does PED Affect People?
o PED is not a zoonotic disease.
o PED virus does not affect people.
o PED virus is not a food safety concern.
· Does PED Affect Animals?
o PED virus affects only swine.
o PED virus does not affect other animals or your pets.
o PED virus can cause significant sickness in swine, which affects their rate of growth and production potential.
· Does PED affect trade?
o PED is not a listed disease of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
o PED is not considered a Foreign Animal Disease in the United States by USDA-APHIS.
o PED is not on the National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Reportable Disease List.
o There are currently no interstate trade restrictions pertaining to PEDV in U.S. swine.
· Why IS PED Significant?
o PED is clinically indistinguishable to another coronavirus in swine called transmissible gasteroenteritis (TGE).
o TGE is endemic in the U.S. swine population.
o PED may impact United States swine producers and swine industry.
· What Is USDA Doing?
o USDA is working with veterinary diagnostic laboratories, veterinarians, swine producers, and State animal health officials and related swine industries to manage PED.
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has been diagnosed in Iowa
IN THE NEWS
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has been diagnosed in Iowa.
PEDV is a coronavirus related to transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) that was first diagnosed more than 40 years ago in Great Britain. SInce then there have been sporadic outbreaks in Europe and it has become an endemic pig disease in Asia since 1982. PEDV affects only pigs and there are no other known hosts. It also poses no known public health threat.
Iowa Pork Industry Center director Rodney "Butch " Baker said the primary clinical sign is severe diarrhea, which can cause high mortality rates in very young pigs.
"The incubation period is very short -- 12 to 24 hours -- and the virus is shed for seven to 10 days," he said. "Treatment is similar to that for other viral enteric diseases with clean, dry, draft free environment and high quality drinking water."
Veterinarians should contact the veterinary diagnostic laboratory for information on what samples are preferred, and Baker said Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is well prepared to diagnose PEDV and other pathogens that may mimic PEDV.
More information on biosecurity and other facts about this virus and its potential impact is on this IPIC fact sheet. Links to additional sources of information on the IPIC website under Disease--Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus. 5/21/13
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
PEDV
Get familiar with the letters PEDV. Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus. This disease is breaking, effecting several swine herds in Iowa and surrounding states. There is no good treatment or cure for this virus and it is spreading very rapidly. Sow farms are currently experiencing 80-100% piglet mortality. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for this virus to run its’ course through a farm. If it continues to spread we could see large gap in the pork supply six months down the road.
Banker Meeting Takeaways
Ray Fussell (@rayfordsask) tweeted at 5:29 PM on Tue, May 21, 2013: Takeaway fm 2 day mtg with #bankers fm across the country-rates are going up someday and the cell phone belt clip is alive and well #nerds
Monday, May 20, 2013
Benton County, IA Wind Damage Issues
Down cattle barns in Benton County, IA creating a variety of issues for area producers.
Record Corn Planting Pace Last Week
Meghan Pedersen (@MeghanPedersen) tweeted at 3:09 PM on Mon, May 20, 2013: #Corn planting in Iowa jumped from 15% done last week to 71% complete as of Sunday! Illinois saw a similar jump from 17% to 74% done #pfnews
NE Iowa Planting Progress
Stephen Sexton (@AGRICENLIFER) tweeted at 0:43 PM on Mon, May 20, 2013: #plant13 corn planting progress in NE Iowa 90% completed for corn planting, decent start on soybeans #raindelay for a couple days
From Scott Hingtgen- Jackson County, IA
We all know how it goes, just trying to finish up 1 acre. Bad thing about this is, I didn't get done.
Teachable Moments in a Hurried Planting Season
Teachable Moments in a Hurried Planting Season
I am a bit late getting this month’s article together what with the lingering cold temperatures and wet soils. Finally Mother’s Day brought a ray of hope. Some of my neighbors (and even some customers) couldn’t resist the temptation to get into a field before it was ready to be worked and planted. Most only by a day or a day and a half, but many will be finished this weekend and every acre put in wrong???
Wednesday I was asked to help put the Corn and Bean plot in for LaSalle County, IL. Nineteen companies paid their fee and dropped off seed for the evaluation, but only two companies sent representatives along to assist in getting the seed in the ground in a properly prepared seedbed, in sequence, at the correct depth, with the correct down pressure, by maturity, without contamination between entries.
As school let out, the Ottawa FFA brought out some help. Fresh recruits were on hand, eager to learn and assist. Joe Schmidt, who was the cooperator, stopped the process and we took time to explain seedbed preparation, what seed treatment was necessary, and why different colors. We discussed refuge in a bag as different from other versions of seed genetics, how we decided on depth, population, starter fertilizer, the addition of humic material on half the length of the plot to feed the soil biology.
After planting a few rounds, lesson two was about seed sizes, grading, row cleaners, slower planter speed to ensure even depth of placement, getting adequate moisture around each seed, and raising full size ears, not just more plants.
A few more varieties went into the ground and we had lesson three. This time on soil aggregation, biological life and heavy metals in the soils, balanced nutrition and managing micro nutrients. Weed control and how multiple modes of action are incorporated in all phases of farming to avoid resistance. Discussions on pest and disease monitoring, multiple forms and feeds of Nitrogen to keep the N in the plants and out of streams found their way as topics shared by four industry professionals. Residue management and keeping the soil on the farm finished out the main topics before discussing color preferences of machinery, which always brings a brisk discussion and a few prejudices to the forefront.
Long day by the time we had planted 30 varieties of soybean and 34 of corn? You Bet. Is it worth staying in the field an extra 3 hours to train the next generation and give them a passion for doing things correctly? Every time we get the chance. Connecting people to their food source is our entire objective. Till next month.....
Brad Forkner, OwnerNutrient Management Specialists, LLC
Home of Solid-Solutions for Livestock
P.O.Box 303
614 E Cherry Ave.
Cherry, IL 61317
815-257-8463
brad@nutrientmanagementspecialists.com
http://www.nutrientmanagementspecialists.com/
Skype: brad.forkner1
Twitter: @BradForkner
May- Beef Month Facts
Bill Northey (@BNorthey) tweeted at 9:54 PM on Sun, May 19, 2013: #MayBeefMonth facts: 12,886 jobs in Iowa directly due to cattle ind. 26,500 jobs indirectly. $2.4b in receipts. $5.1b in economic impact.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Crop Planting Progress- Blackhawk County, IA
Rick DeGroote (@PRIMEFARM) tweeted at 8:14 PM on Sun, May 19, 2013: Unsure of what the planting progress will be for ia tomarrow but we just put in 90% of our corn in 6 days. Avg 1500 acres a day.
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