The Field Position

Burger Basics: Tips to Create Perfect Patties

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:41 +0000

Guest blog post by Michelle Baumhover, Director of Consumer Marketing Iowa Beef Industry Council Burgers sizzling on the grill is a classic sign of summer. By following a few simple steps, it will be easy to enjoy juicy, flavorful burgers this … Continue reading →

Create a Domino’s Effect – Join the Party, May 18-20

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:22:05 +0000

It’s truly a treat for our kids when our family spends the night in a hotel where Domino’s Pizza delivers pool-side. One reason Domino’s is reserved for “special occasions” is because there isn’t one located nearby. This weekend, however, I’ll … Continue reading →

North Central Iowa Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:32 +0000

Beans are in full swing as corn has pretty much finished in North Iowa. Weather has finally turned sunny and dry after weeks of cold and wet. Farmers are racing to finish up as what appeared to be an early … Continue reading →

Crop Report 05/16/12: Corn Planting Nears the End

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:36 +0000

Warm, dry weather allowed farmers across Latham Country to work rapid pace. Corn planting in Iowa now stands at 90% complete, ahead of last year’s 85% and the five-year average of 79%. Farmers statewide planted about 30% of the expected … Continue reading →

Southwest Iowa Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:12 +0000

Corn stages range from V1 to V4 V5 in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Corn is off to a very rapid growth pace right now. One thing to remember is that the growing point is beginning to be above ground … Continue reading →

Northeast South Dakota Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07:33 +0000

After several weeks of spotty weather, the rain it has finally passed and it looks like the rest of this week will be fantastic. The 5-day forecast calls for highs in the 80s and lows staying above 60 without any … Continue reading →

Southeast Minnesota & Northeast Iowa Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:02 +0000

Farmers started going last Thursday or Friday with tillage work or planting. They were finishing up corn and or started with beans. Weather has been fantastic over the last couple of days, and it looks like the rest of the … Continue reading →

Western Iowa Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:32 +0000

North Central Iowa will be done planting corn today and soybeans by the weekend. Corn stages range from newly planted to V2 second leaf. Farmers are hitting it hard this week, and many soybeans are going in the ground. Some … Continue reading →

Southeast North Dakota Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:06 +0000

Weather cooperated last week, so the majority of the row crop acres have now been planted. Corn is, for the most part, all wrapped up with only a few acres left in some smaller or isolated fields. Soybeans are close … Continue reading →

Central & Eastern Iowa Crop Report: May 16, 2012

Shannon Latham, Vice President — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

We had a very big week for planting across the region as soils dried and farmers got back in the fields. Corn planting is complete. Although we’re see a few crusting issues, overall corn is off to a great start. … Continue reading →