With any major project that is meant to improve infrastructure, there are always a lot of questions, as well as there should be. You cannot do a project of this scale without considering the implications to safety, the environment, land and property rights, and...
This week?s report was mostly neutral again. Corn numbers are looking better, but it?s still not enough to change the overall outlook. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride said they were expecting...
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garret Hawkins told Congress Wednesday that the updated Waters of the U.S. Rule creates uncertainty and unnecessary costs for farmers and ranchers.The rule was released in late 2022 and Hawkins says that it creates uncertainty and makes...
Uncertainty is something that farmers are used to, but the number of risks that farmers face seems to increase each year. CME Group is always looking for new ways to help producers manage risk. Tim Andriesen, CME Group Managing Director of Agricultural Products,...
If you have had children in the past 20 years or more, you are probably familiar with The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) program and their vouchers. These vouchers help provide proper nutrition for families without it being an economical burden. Many of these...
The Department of Agriculture Released the February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report Wednesday. This month's 2022/23 U.S. corn outlook is for lower corn used for ethanol and larger ending stocks. Corn used for ethanol is reduced 25 million bushels. The...
This year will be a very important one for agricultural legislation, and that?s not just when you consider the 2023 Farm Bill. With a new roster for the House Ag Committee, plenty of additional legislative efforts will also be taking place. Iowa 4th District...
Steffes Group is a nationally recognized leader in the auction industry and its booth at the Iowa Ag Expo in Des Moines was a hive of activity with farmers and landowners asking questions about farm equipment and land auctions.The IARN had a chance to speak with...
Starting back in 2020, the National Pork Board?s African swine fever working group was reviewing various on-farm preparedness efforts. ASF is a tough virus to get rid of, especially since pig carcasses can still transmit the virus if they aren't properly disposed of....
Yesterday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) held its annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. It was a chance to talk about where the industry is, where it is heading, and the policies and challenges they will deal with in the coming year.One of the topics...
