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Naig optimistic on Iowa Farm Act passage
The Iowa Farm Act continues to move through the State Legislature as lawmakers work to finalize the comprehensive ag policy package before the session comes to a close. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the bill has already cleared the House with strong bipartisan support. Naig says that momentum has carried the legislation to the Senate, where discussions are now focused on working through differences and aligning the bill with broader budget priorities. He says some provisions have...
Shanghai seminar highlights versatility of U.S. red meat
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently hosted a trade seminar in Shanghai aimed at showcasing the value and versatility offered by U.S. beef and pork cuts when used in home meal replacement and restaurant meal replacement items. These products are gaining...
RFA hopeful EPA issues year-round E15 ruling this fall
In the spring of 2023, several midwestern states and their governors wrote a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency asking for a solution to secure year-round access to E15 for consumers in their states. In April of 2023 the EPA issued an...
Much-needed moisture comes to key growing regions
Slowing harvest yet recharging the soil moisture profile for the 2024 growing season all at the same time. The moisture has been significant in parts of the Upper Midwest, idling combines and John Baranick, ag meteorologist with DTN, says some of the driest areas in...
Iowa sets another record for conservation work
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy has celebrated its first decade, and we are still seeing tremendous growth of farmers putting acres into more conservation practices. In fact, as we celebrate the first ten years in 2023, we can also celebrate that Iowa has again...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-5-23)
This week’s report came within the range of estimates, but, in all fairness, those ranges were quite large. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an analysis of the latest U.S. export sales. McBride said that new crop corn exports are currently in an alright...
Processing plays an important role in marketing U.S. meat
Connecting the dots between your favorite rack of ribs and the economics of your favorite Iowa pork producer during Porktober. Not necessarily explaining all the various techniques involved in processing and shipping, but cooking is very important as you want your...
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Secretary Naig seeks proposals for water quality implementation projects
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for water quality implementation and demonstration projects. Selected projects will help deliver outreach and technical...
Bayer expands their carbon program for 2024
Earlier this year, Bayer announced it would be enhancing and expanding its Bayer Carbon Program to include more crops and states. It all starts with expanded enrollment eligibility to allow for more revenue streams on more farms. Tyler Wiliams is an agronomist in the...
ISU dedicates first phase of new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
With a $32.5 billion animal ag industry, livestock production is key to the beating heart of Iowa agriculture. The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has a long history of providing state-of-the-art diagnostic services in support of Iowa’s animal...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-9-24)
There aren’t really any market movers in the weather forecasts for Brazil and Argentina currently. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions. Harvest in Brazil is slightly behind the averages, but planting for the safrinha corn...
Grassley To Schumer: put the farm bill on the Senate agenda
Last week Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) issued a letter to his Senate colleagues which detailed his priorities for the Senate in the coming weeks. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says he is displeased that the farm bill was not included in the Senate...
