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Food and agriculture generate 20 percent of all U.S. economic activity
Every year, the Feeding the Economy report provides a comprehensive look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. Among the report’s biggest takeaways is that food and agriculture support $10.4 trillion in total U.S. economic output, representing about 20 percent of all economic activity. The sector supports almost 29 million jobs, or roughly 30 percent of total U.S. employment, even though on-farm jobs account for less than two percent. Food and agriculture generate over...
Holding old crop grain could be playing with fire
The Planting Intentions and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports are out, and the numbers were pretty close to what we were expecting to see; more corn acres being planted. Of course, prices are decent, and we hear that a lot. But, if you are holding grain in the bin and...
U.S. ethanol gets full access to Japan
Japan?s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry released its final proposed rule for partial amendment of the ?Act on Sophisticated Methods of Energy Supply? structures last week. The act, in place through 2028, allows the country to further contribute to its climate...
Making informed decisions to improve profitability with digital tools
AgriEdge is a digital farm management tool that has been on the market for over 20 years. It is a tool that allows growers to input their data and have all operational information in one place. Ashley Green a digital ag solutions marketing lead with Syngenta says...
Quarterly Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports gave a variety of news today
It was a busy day in the ag marketplace as the USDA released its Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. While both had at least a hint of bearishness, some of the numbers from today will create interesting situations to monitor in the future....
Newly-released Pork & Partners providing benefits for health professionals
While diet trends and fads come and go, pork continues to be a nutrient-dense, versatile protein that can fit into a balanced diet. North Carolina pork producer Deb Balance said Pork & Partners, funded by the Pork Checkoff, distributes science-based research and...
Senate passes resolution overturning WOTUS rule
The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration?s Waters of the United States Rule by a 53-43 vote. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.VA.), ranking member of the Environment and Public Works...
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Using environmental stewardship to improve your overall operation
Making improvements not only in environmental stewardship but also from a cost benefit analysis in the countryside and that harvest is basically winding up the opportunity presents itself to at least try a few things. Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Agronomist...
Grassley expects ag leadership to announce one-year farm bill extension
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has said in recent weeks that he thinks a one-year extension to the current 2018 farm bill is more likely to take place than the agreement and adoption of a new five-year farm bill. This week David Scott (D-GA), the ranking member of the...
FSA county committee elections start this week
The USDA will begin mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections. Ballots will go to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local...
Secretary Naig invites us to “Choose Iowa” this holiday season
With Halloween in our rearview mirror, retailers have slammed their feet down hard on the holiday shopping pedal. More and more we are seeing specials spread out for weeks before the holidays, hoping their customers will spend more if it’s spread out. Also, to get...
New feed system for cattle can “unlock genetic potential”
Farmers Business Network, the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, recently announced the rollout of its new feed system for beef cattle called Profectus Feeds. Dr. Brian Dorcey, head of veterinary strategy with FBN says that the Profectus Feeds system...
