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Ernst helps lead recognition of women across agriculture
As National Ag Week continues and we look ahead to National Ag Day, there is a growing effort to recognize a group that has always been central to agriculture’s success, even if they have not always been front and center. Women in agriculture. A bipartisan resolution led by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst designates March 21st as a day to honor the contributions of women across the ag industry. It is a recognition that reflects both the history and the evolving role of women in agriculture today....
U.S. Export Sales Report (2-16-22)
Not much to write home about in this week?s export sales. Both corn and soybeans came in within expectations. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.Flash sales have been pretty quiet recently, but McBride...
EPA proposal seeks reduction in pesticide exposures
The Environmental Protection Agency Thursday announced a proposed rule overturning a Trump-era change related to pesticide applications. The proposal would return pesticide Application Exclusion Zone requirements to the standard set in the 2015 Agricultural Worker...
Rural mainstreet index near growth neutral
Creighton University released its monthly Rural Mainstreet Index Survey on Thursday andCreighton professor and economist Dr. Ernie Goss says that this month?s survey is largely neutral.Goss says that the overall rate is slightly lower than last month. At 50.1, it is...
Still time to respond to the 2022 census of agriculture
Farmers and ranchers still have time to be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, according to USDA?s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although the deadline for submitting the ag census just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed census...
Property rights concerns are understood by proponents of carbon pipelines
As we talk about the carbon pipeline projects that are in the works across the state, we hear a lot of concerns being raised. One of those concerns has to do with property rights and the two most frightening words in Iowa Agriculture, and that is ?eminent domain.?...
Checkoff research identifies $400 million in soybean value
A new partnership, the first of its kind in more than 40 years, aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. Suzanne Shirbroun, president of the North Central Soybean Research Program and an Iowa farmer, said the research is an investment in the future of...
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All of your farming tools in one place
When purchasing a house, the potential buyer usually attempts to gather as much information about the property and house as possible. Charles Baron, co-founder of Farmers Business Network, says that AcreVision from FBN Finance offers a similar service to a potential...
Drought monitor shows improvements after rainfall
Western parts of the Midwest were inundated with heavy rains while the eastern part received little to no moisture. Large areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin and parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri all received two inches or more. Abnormal dryness and moderate to...
Celebrating Iowa pork around the world
Kicking off Porktober in the largest pork producing state, learn how Iowa pork is feeding families halfway around the globe from an Iowa producer who traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation on a recent trip. National Pork Board Past President and Iowa Pork...
National 4-H Week is going on this week
As we head into fall, we reminisce about the summer and the fairs and festivals that were are a part of our summer plans. We especially remember the barns full of animals and the buildings bursting with projects from our young, local 4-H members. They are part of the...
Bearish Quarterly Grain Stocks, especially for soybeans
Despite expectations of a fairly quiet Quarterly Grain Stocks Report, the USDA found ways to surprise the markets once again. Allendale commodity broker Nathan David said high bean ending stocks were the biggest shocker from today. These prices are still decently off...
