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USDA Bridge Assistance Payments already reaching farmers
Farmers across the country are already signing up for the new Farmer Bridge Assistance payments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program was designed to provide short term financial relief to producers ahead of the 2026 growing season, and USDA officials say participation has been strong since enrollment opened in late February. FULL CONVERSATION WITH USDA UNDERSECRETARY RICHARD FORDYCE: USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says farmers...
Greeneye technology delivers cost effective smart sprayer system to marketplace
When it comes to smart sprayer technology there are fully equipped, stand alone smart sprayers currently on the market. However, a new smart sprayer technology has debuted during the 2022 growing season that provides a more cost-effective option for farmers.Greeneye...
IFB talking with farmers for 2023 Farm Bill
Since most of the policies from the previous farm bill have done well for farmers, the main goal of the 2023 Farm Bill writing process is to keep most of the previous legislation intact. Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said farmers want to keep most of those...
October pork exports largest of 2022, beef exports top $10 billion
October exports of U.S. pork were the largest in more than a year and beef export volume also increased from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2022 and have...
It?s simple: Have a plan
Listen, nobody likes to talk about what happens in the event that we are no longer around. It isn?t pleasant to think about, especially when you are trying to enjoy your life and time with friends. Succession planning and preparing for the day you leave this world is...
Representatives send letter to USTR on Mexico?s upcoming corn ban
Twenty-four members of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai about Mexico. They want a resolution to a lingering trade dispute with Mexico over biotech corn imports. ?We?ve been working closely...
Rep. Feenstra provides end-of-year updates
With elections over and done with, Congress is now sitting in a lame duck session. Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra said they?re trying to get some legislation to move along before the end of the year.Recently, the EPA announced proposals for volumes and...
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Advanced crop touring in NE Iowa
There’s still plenty of time for the crop to be made this season, but that doesn't mean it’s a bad time to get out in your fields and do some scouting. Out in northeast Iowa, Eric Oberbroeckling of Oberbroeckling Enterprises said their fields look pretty good- and...
Iowa and Nebraska attorneys general file lawsuit for year-round E15 fix
Today Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit in federal court against the U.S. EPA to protect the rights of their governors under the federal Clean Air Act. The suit seeks to compel the EPA to make a final determination...
Bushel develops new ADM FarmView app
Data has become much more digital in the past few years. It has brought all kinds of farm information to our fingertips. Long gone are the days of having to go through files and massive folders of records. In fact, the more these apps develop, the more they interface...
Smart Carbon Network reflects on first few months
This past May, the Smart Carbon Network launched with the mission to bring agriculture, energy, and academic leaders together and raise awareness of the benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Since then, they’ve already seen a lot of...
AFBF encouraging farmers to connect with lawmakers during August recess
Lawmakers from the House and Senate are on the annual August recess and are back in their respective districts and states. Tom Donnely, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Grassroots Program Development, said lawmakers will spend that time hearing from...
