by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 17, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
After a double-dip La Niña in 2022 and 2023, we were relieved to see El Niño return to start 2024, bringing us back a mild winter and more moisture. After a few years of heavy drought, farmers breathed a sigh of relief. However, it was soon announced that we were...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 16, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Yesterday marked a moment that farmers and the biofuels industry eagerly anticipated for over a year. The USDA released guidance on 45z tax credits for climate-smart Ag, feedstocks, and biofuels. Many ag industry leaders and entities have praised Secretary Vilsack for...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 15, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It might be the middle of January, but it won’t be too long, and we will be ready to return to the fields for another growing season. One of our main jobs when growing a crop is feeding and protecting those plants. To do that you need to have a sprayer that you can...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 14, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Yesterday we talked with United Soybean Board (USB) Executive Committee Member Rob Ewoldt, an Iowa producer. We talked about some of the challenges and opportunities that the USB is looking at in 2025. We know that the current situation is going to make it tough for...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 13, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The United Soybean Board (USB) tirelessly promotes the soy industry here and abroad. By funding the Soybean Checkoff, they are building a strong return on investment for every dollar farmers invest. Iowa Farmer Rob Ewoldt knows first-hand what the USB’s work is doing...
