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New export markets boost Iowa agriculture
As the U.S. works to expand agricultural trade, USDA officials say diversifying export markets is becoming more important for long-term stability. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says relying too heavily on one major buyer can create added risk for producers. Lindberg says expanding into a wider range of global markets is already showing results, with strong export performance in multiple regions around the world. He says that broader approach helps...
Cattlemen keep up pressure for new farm bill
Past President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Kevin Kester was on Capitol Hill recently, pressing for a new farm bill, despite big questions surrounding its fate. Kester told NCBA’s Beltway Beef podcast, that Cattlemen have several priorities they would...
Environmental on-farm evolution is expanding
The evolution continues on Iowa farms as it relates to sustainable tillage practices and improved edge of field practices. One of the longtime leaders on the cutting edge is Kellie Blair, who with husband AJ are fourth generation producers in Central Iowa. She says...
Grassley and Ernst join challenge to EPA rodenticide restrictions
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with 15 Senate colleagues, are challenging the EPA to abandon its proposed mitigation measures targeting 11 rodenticides. In a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the...
USDA tabling important dairy policy until after Thanksgiving
In a move that is becoming more and more par for the course, THE United States Department of Agriculture has decided to put off making any decision on an important piece of dairy policy, the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). It has become a far lengthier process...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-17-23)
Continued dry weather has been the story for most of South America recently, and farmers are still doing their best to try and avoid the worst of it. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns in Brazil and Argentina. McBride...
Corn and soybean harvest ahead of schedule
Despite the wet weather, good progress was made harvest wise here in the State of Iowa last week. According to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service Upper Midwest Regional office’s weekly Harvest Progress report, Statistician Rebecca Alter says 23% of the...
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Tense exchange on US-Mexico corn dispute in the House
The still-unresolved dispute with Mexico over its limits on genetically modified corn made for a tense exchange between a Nebraska GOP lawmaker and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a recent House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Adrian Smith (R-NE) did not...
Secretary Naig announces 20 Choose Iowa dairy innovation grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants to increase on-farm dairy processing, incorporate labor saving technology, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy...
Audubon FFA members talk mission trip with GoServ Global
This past winter, members of the Audubon FFA chapter went on a mission trip to Liberia with GoServ Global to help build homes for those who are in need of shelter. GoServ Global provides support to all people who are in need, and a lot of that support comes in the...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-18-24)
This week’s export sales were very even keeled. This is great for the soybeans, which have been underperforming, but is not as good for corn, which had been more towards the other end of the spectrum. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the...
John Deere new S7 combines ready for this year’s harvest
It may be tough to think about combines while we are still trying to get the planting finished for this growing season. However, in the grand scheme of things, it won’t be all that long before we are going to be tuning up our harvesting equipment for the fall. If you...
