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Many farmers have already signed up for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Several overdue changes are now happening for antiquated systems that farmers have relied on for many years. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Programs Richard Fordyce talked about a new “One Farmer, One File” initiative at the agency. The USDA also rolled out the Farmer Bride Assistance Program last week, and Fordyce said a large number of farmers have already signed up at login.gov. For more information, visit usda.gov.
USDA investing $759 million in rural broadband access
Contrary to what many people might believe, agriculture is dependent on technology. Whether they?re tracking yields in real-time during harvest, mapping fields during planting season, or keeping livestock records in a digital workbook, farmers probably use technology...
Governor Reynolds signs proclamations for grain, fuel, and fertilizer transportation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed proclamations relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, manure, and motor fuels. The Harvest Proclamation is effective immediately and continues through November 27, 2022. The proclamation allows...
Farmers urge Congress to pass Workforce Modernization Act
It's no secret that the agriculture industry whether it's farming, all the way up to Ag businesses and processors, the industry needs workers. Many of these industries rely on the H-2A guest worker program. The last few administrations have talked about revitalizing...
NPB treasurer on mindful checkoff funding
Just like a farming operation the National Pork Board must keep track of its budget to understand what type of work is possible.Al Wulfekuhle, a producer from Iowa and the treasurer for the National Pork Board, says the main priority of the board is to spend Checkoff...
This week?s rains provided little relief from drought
While we did see some good rains earlier this week, drought conditions continue to worsen in Iowa. It doesn?t help that much of the western part of the state didn?t see much of that rain, even though that?s the area that needed it the most. Iowa State Climatologist...
First study to track a wild bird known to have HPAI
LAUREL, Md. ? For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in North America. The new research, led by the U.S. Geological Survey, can help improve estimates of when and where the...
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Derecho hits parts of corn belt again
We had thunderstorm activity show up in parts of Iowa yesterday. We saw some wind damage in some parts of the state. By the time it was ready to leave our state, the word Derecho was being tossed around by forecasters in the eastern corn belt.Fellow farm broadcaster...
Overcoming crop stress to deliver quality yields
Iowa Soybean Association Treasurer and District 1 Director Brent Swart is a farmer in Northwest Iowa near Spencer. While almost the entire state is in moderate to severe drought right now in 2023, northwest Iowa dealt with the most severe drought conditions in the...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-29-23)
Export sales were looking better for a couple weeks, but that might be reversing already. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest U.S. export sales report.Mexico also made a flash purchase of U.S. corn, but that?s sending mixed signals...
AFBF hosts first Ag ConnectHER event
The American Farm Bureau Federation recently held the first Ag ConnectHER event to inspire women in agricultural leadership. Shawn Wood, Western Region Representative on the Farm Bureau Women?s Leadership Committee, was the emcee for the first event.?We're super...
Drought brings spider mite threat to midwestern fields
We know that every year is different. Farmers must prepare for any eventuality and be able to pivot your plan on very short notice. Different weather patterns also bring other problems with them. Different diseases, weed pressures, and even pest problems come along...
