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Farmers aggressively sold soybeans in 2025
U.S. farmers were aggressive sellers of soybeans last fall as prices climbed after trade tensions eased between the U.S. and China. With higher prices and a swifter pace of sales, commercial ownership of soybeans rose sharply while use of delayed pricing programs and basis contracts fell. A new report from CoBank said off-farm grain storage hit record levels last fall, with farmers shifting more soybeans and wheat to commercial storage to free up on-farm space for the record corn harvest....
Estate plans help farmers keep farms in the family
Most farmers dream of passing the family farm down through the generations and keeping it in the family. Creating an estate plan can make sure the farm doesn't end up with someone else.AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl said that keeping the farm in the family...
USDA investing in American-made fertilizer
The USDA announced it will support developing additional fertilizer production in the U.S. to address rising costs and spur competition. The agency will make $250 million available this summer through a new grant program to support independent, innovative, and...
Iowa Corn president calls on Biden admin to push biofuels
The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is calling on President Biden to push biofuels as a solution to rising gas prices across the country.Vinton farmer Lance Lillibridge tells IARN that biofuels and year-round E15 would counter rising gas prices and save...
Case IH offers maintenance tips for your planters
Spring planting season is right around the corner, which means now is an ideal time to make sure all of your equipment is checked over and ready to go for when it?s time to hit the fields.David Brennan, Case IH planter marketing manager, tells IARN that farmers need...
Look to see more short stature corn appearing in 2022
While the Iowa Derecho of 2020 reminds us of the need to be ready for anything Mother Nature throws at us, it certainly isn?t the first time she has used the wind to damage our crops. High winds are nothing new, and they try even the best corn?s standability....
Lots of volatility still possible in CONAB report
CONAB released its monthly report on Thursday.Soybean numbers are down again, but, despite potential weather issues, corn crop projections are still strong. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the report.?They did lower Brazil?s bean crop...
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ADM helping farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices
Regenerative agriculture practices are good for soil health and improving water quality but they can also be beneficial to a farmer?s bottom line.Paul Scheetz is the Director of Climate Smart Ag Origination at ADM. Scheetz and his team offer premiums and incentives...
Taking care of your combine after harvest
After harvest season wraps up, it?s time for farmers to put their combines to bed for the winter months. Jim Franceschetti, product marketing manager for harvest and hay and forage at Case IH Parts and Service, talked about what combine owners need to remember as they...
Philippine president extends reduced pork tariffs
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced this week his plans to extend the country?s reduced most favored nation (MFN) tariff rates on imported pork through the end of 2023. The reduced rates, implemented in mid-2021, cut the tariff on in-quota pork cuts...
Groups respond positively to Alexis Taylor confirmation
The Senate confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and U.S. ag groups reacted positively. ?Alexis has a strong background in agriculture from growing up on a farm in Iowa and has a deep knowledge of trade issues,?...
U.S. Grains Council feeling positive about 2023 for keeping up demand
In tough economic times, we need to be making sure that we are keeping up demand for our grains and their products. It can be a challenge when the global economy is hurting, and you want to make sure that the values of global currencies aren't cheating one side or the...
