Since January, the National Biodiesel Board has been operating under a new name and brand. The organization is now known as Clean Fuels Alliance America, and its CEO Donnell Rehagen is proud of their position as a proven part of the country?s clean energy mix.Rehagen...
Commodity Classic 2022
Kubota turns heads at Commodity Classic with M Series tractor lineup
Kubota?s M Series tractors were turning heads on the Commodity Classic trade show floor.Archie Oestreich, M Series Product Manager, says Kubota?s M7 Series Gen 2 tractors contain the same high productivity, reliability and operator experience found in all Kubota...
Iowa farmers share impact of red meat exports on corn and soy
USMEF Roundtable Audio from Commodity ClassicTwo Iowa farmers who serve in leadership roles for the U.S. Meat Export Federation were recently at Commodity Classic in New Orleans sharing the story of red meat exports and the impact record sales had on corn and...
Asgrow soybeans perform strong in 2021
Many farmers had a record growing year for soybeans in 2021, according to Asgrow product manager Ryan Tierney.Speaking with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network at Commodity Classic, Tierney said Asgrow brand soybeans offer advanced genetics and weed control...
Precision Planting moves into sprayer technology
A leading provider of practical and effective precision ag technologies is making its first move into sprayer technology.This winter, Precision Planting revealed projects focused on improving the operation and data collection of sprayers. Product marketing specialist...
BASF discusses smart farming joint venture at Commodity Classic
BASF officials discussed their latest innovation for weed identification and management at Commodity Classic.BASF?s Smart Spraying solution offers real-time, automated pre-emergence and post-emergence weed identification and management day and night. The project is a...
CHS analyst talks about the current state of uncertainty in the markets
For the past two years, we have seen extreme market volatility. That has been almost talked to death. However, the causes for the volatility are the topics of interest in any given cycle. Volatility has increased over the past few weeks, but how are these repetitive...
Heads Up helping producers combat white mold and SDS
Heads Up Plant Protectants is making sure farmers have another tool in the toolbox when it comes to battling sudden death syndrome and white mold.Colin Dutcheshen, vice president of Heads Up Plant Protectants, says their Canadian-based family company manufactures...
Challenges on the horizon for ag in 2022, 2023, & 2024
When you come off a string of growing seasons that have seen significant challenges, the last thing you want to do is think about the challenges that await you in the coming growing seasons. Now, just because it is the last thing many of us want to think about,...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board encourages use of biofuels
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board was touting the benefits of ethanol fuel blends at last week?s Commodity Classic show.The Iowa Corn Promotion Board works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. Board president...