by Staff Editor | Jul 19, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
University research shows ad hoc payments result in farmers holding more grain in storage. Published by the University of Illinois? FarmdocDAILY, the research estimated the impact of the unprecedented surge in ad hoc farm payments from 2018 to 2020 on grain...
by Staff Editor | Jul 18, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
More than $20,000 worth of ground pork will be provided to Iowa food banks and pantries because of the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark, held last Saturday, July 15 at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Iowa Pork Producers Association partnered with the Iowa...
by Staff Editor | Jul 17, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
USDA?s first cost of production forecast for major field crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and others shows that input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season. The costs will likely be at the third-highest level of all time and...
by Staff Editor | Jul 14, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to lower the cost of complying with biofuel-blending mandates. Reuters says legislation was introduced that would direct the White House to let oil refiners purchase compliance credits (RINs) for biofuel blending laws at a lower...
by Staff Editor | Jul 13, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Total farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023, led by continued strength in large tractors and combines. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reported Wednesday gains in the U.S. market were led by 100-plus horsepower...
