by Riley Smith | Jul 11, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We’re still seeing the same numbers for corn and soybean exports. Corn is looking good, while soybeans continue to struggle. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. Yesterday also saw China making its first purchase of new crop...
by Riley Smith | Jul 11, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the new Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, sponsored by Farm Credit. Logan Yearsley, director of member engagement for Farm Bureau, said this award recognizes those who have served our country and the ag...
by Riley Smith | Jul 10, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee is preparing to review a significant funding bill that may benefit farmers and ranchers. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), notes that this...
by Riley Smith | Jul 10, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As more and more farmers adopt cover crop practices, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering an increased incentive for both first-time and returning cover crop users through the Water Quality Initiative. Now, first-time users are eligible...
by Riley Smith | Jul 9, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Even though we took a break from covering South America over the 4th of July holiday week, the weather is still largely the same. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather in Brazil and Argentina. That dry weather is continuing to...
