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Farm bill talks gain momentum amid pressure from farm groups
Congressional leaders are signaling renewed momentum on a long-delayed farm bill as pressure builds from agricultural groups ahead of the 2026 planting season. Lawmakers from both parties said negotiations have accelerated, though disagreements remain overspending levels, conservation programs and nutrition policy. Congress continues to operate under an extension of the previous law, leaving farmers uncertain about long-term support. According to Reuters, lawmakers are working through budget...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-10-23)
Continued drought is raising concerns in parts of South America. While it is allowing for easy planting progress, the lack of moisture won’t be beneficial to those crops. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns. With the...
Grassley commends Iowa growers for sustainable farming practices
In September the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, working with Iowa’s 100 Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other partners announced record breaking conservation and water quality practice numbers. In Iowa there was $21.86 million in total...
Fertilizer prices mostly higher in September
The Agricultural Marketing Information System’s October “Market Monitor” report says that fertilizer prices were mostly higher in September, as were the prices for the main fertilizer inputs. Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says price movements for...
Fall weather may have changed, but drought concerns remain
Causing concern for the 2024 growing season to continued dryness here in Iowa and across the upper Midwest. It finally does feel like fall around here after a couple of cooler mornings. Not quite frost worthy so the growing season continues with lower daytime...
America’s rivers find themselves in uncharted waters
So, let’s recap what we know so far. We know it has been a dry couple of years. We know that this year has been the worst we have seen in a while, but not supposed to be as bad as 1988 or even 2012. If that is the case, why are we seeing more concerns over the low...
Midwest Row Crop Collaborative bringing a variety of groups to the same table
In 2016, about 100 Midwest farmers teamed up with leading environmental groups and some of the nation’s largest food and ag companies to promote a more sustainable agricultural system that focuses on soil health, erosion, and biodiversity. Since then, that group-...
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Pork producers cautious but optimistic
The pork industry has been dealing with a lot of headwinds as we end the first third of 2024. While prices are going a little higher, consistency has been an issue. Markets have seen many radical shifts, many of which have not been good. However, uncertainty has not...
April WASDE sees little change to South American crops
The April WASDE report came and went with little to remark. This was largely anticipated, though, and the markets are ready to focus back on planting and the weather. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers were on the low side of expectations....
AFBF doubles top prize for Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Now, the winner will take home $100,000 for their business. Chase Heineman, director of industry affairs for AFBF, talks about the...
A new opportunity in planting technology for growers
The CornerStone planting system from Precision Planting is creating a new option for growers in the market for planting technology. In the past a grower would have two options when searching for new planting equipment. The grower could choose the most expensive option...
House ag chair intends on farm bill markup in May
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson says "without a doubt," the farm bill will be out of his committee by Memorial Day. Speaking exclusively to Agri-Pulse, The Pennsylvania Republican says he found a way to fund commodity program changes, adding,...
