I'm sure by now that you've noticed that for the last few days, I've been absent from content on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network. Last Wednesday, I turned 42 years old. Since I joined the workforce at age 16, I have always taken my birthday off. I am sure it's...
Last night, we got our first real frost of the fall season. It may feel a little early for the temperatures to be this cold already, but this actually lines up with annual patterns. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said we usually see our first killing...
Proposed carbon capture and a storage pipeline project would make participating ethanol plants more environmentally friendly. Officials with Summit Carbon Solutions and the Ringneck Energy ethanol plant at Onida, South Dakota, invited media, legislators, and other...
The latest export data holds plenty of good news for the pork industry. Courtney Knupp, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board says that key indicators for pork exports are on an upward swing and numbers for the month of August...
More than 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation that would shield agricultural producers from a climate disclosure rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. U.S. Cattlemen?s Association President Brooke Miller says,...
The used farm machinery and equipment market has been booming in 2022 with used sales very strong this year. One of the main reasons that demand for used equipment is so high is that it is very hard for ag manufacturers to get the parts necessary to make new...
Drought conditions have expanded across Iowa. While the dry weather is benefitting farmers right now as they continue harvest, this could have some negative effects down the road. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan explained the data from the most recent U.S....
This week?s report was disappointing once again. Now, it?s looking like we?re going to miss more of the USDA?s export goals. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.At this point, it?s possible that the USDA...
The initial process is underway for the next farm bill as officials begin work on the next edition. The picture is currently unclear about what to expect with the next farm bill.Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson, longtime chair of the House Ag Committee,...
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig this week submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed restrictions on atrazine. One of the most widely used herbicides in corn production, the proposed revisions by EPA would severely limit the...
