WASHINGTON ? U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined a bipartisan group of Midwest senators on a push to expand the year-round sales of E15 nationwide. The Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act...
Tar spot has continued its invasion of Iowa in 2022. The invasive disease that was first found in the eastern corn belt several years ago has continued its westward trek into the state of Iowa and was found throughout the state this year.Rod Jurgens, a farmer from...
Once again, the weather in South America is favorable for Brazil, but it is still very dry in Argentina. This means that Brazil is anticipating a great crop, while Argentinian farmers are hoping they can get a crop in the ground at all. Allendale commodity broker Greg...
One of the secrets for a healthy life is to provide good fuel for your body. The same is true for machinery as well. Farmers depend on a lot of high-end machinery to get their jobs done every day, so they know the importance of having clean, efficient fuel that will...
Monday was a busy day in the saga of the impending strike of railroad workers. December 9th is the final day for the unions and the railroad companies to reach an agreement over new contracts for workers. In September, it looked as though President Biden had helped...
The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors? Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. David Hollinrake, global head of strategy and portfolio management for Syngenta, was named chair for the upcoming...
Sustainability in farming is a major focus of nearly every branch of the agriculture industry. From growing row crops, to raising herds of livestock, to individual animal health.Chr. Hansen is a company that uses good bacteria in probiotics to promote more sustainable...
U.S. Soy recently hosted a panel at the 2022 Borlaug International Dialogue as part of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion and addressed how to sustainably feed a growing world.?It was indeed...
With important trade negotiations on the horizon, there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the Senate needs to take action on the nomination of Douglas McKalip as...
In 2024, Mexico plans to halt all imports of GMO corn. This move has farmers and Ag groups concerned over what we can expect from our second-most important trade partner and close neighbor. The prices of non-GMO corn are higher and could affect the costs for consumers...
