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Planted acres projections reflect cautious farm economy
USDA economists predict some shifting crop acres as farmers continue to face a difficult economy. As crop farmers prepare to plant their corn, soybeans, or wheat in 2026, many are making decisions with the current farm economy in mind. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says USDA economists revealed some key insights during the Annual Ag Outlook Forum. USDA said planting decisions are being driven by commodity prices, input costs, and expected returns. Parum...
More Argentina soybeans heading to the global market in September
Argentina?s government recently announced incentives for the country?s farmers to sell more soybeans. In a bid to boost exports and hard currency reserves, farmers can get a better exchange rate for their soybeans. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean...
What is the state of the Ag economy? (Part 3)
For the past two days, we have been looking at a high-altitude overview of the Ag economy, and its relationship with outside influences in the marketplace. Dr. Sam Funk of AgServe.com has been taking us through his insight into the situation. We have discussed...
Retailers ?moderately optimistic? about fall fertilizer sales
2022 has been a challenge for ag retailers and their customers due to supply shortages and high prices. Crop Life magazine says global uncertainty has affected key fertilizer sources like Russia, China, and Ukraine, adding even more stress to the marketplace last...
Benson Hill specialty soybeans giving growers options
The rise in demand for specialty soybean products has continued in recent years with consumers in niche markets driving demand for soybean based products.Specialty output trait soybeans have allowed for soybeans to be used in a variety of ways in the production of...
NCBA supports livestock regulatory protection act
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association voiced support to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act Wednesday. During a committee hearing, NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart told lawmakers, ?NCBA strongly...
Biofuels are still getting ignored in favor of electric vehicles
Recently, the state of California announced that they will have a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by the year 2035. But just after they made the announcement, they had to ask people to stop charging their electric cars because the power grid couldn?t handle...
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USDA previews emergency relief for agricultural producers
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program assistance to crop and livestock producers. The funds will help producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event during...
Rising costs for 2023 Farm Bill
The 2023 Farm Bill will be the first in history to cost over $1 trillion. John Newton is the chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee and he spoke at a recent Agri-Pulse webinar on the state of the farm bill. Newton says a lot of the cost increase comes...
Congress joining the discussion to protect AM radio
Many broadcasters, including all of us at the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, made their start in AM radio. Also, with many of our local Iowa affiliates being on the AM dial, we have a vested interest in the debate that has come to the forefront of the industry in...
NPPC outlines industry priorities during house hearing
Scott Hays, president of the National Pork Producers Council, testified before the House Ag Committee?s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry and talked about pork priorities. Hays presented policy priorities ranging from funding that supports programs to...
Corteva offering two herbicide options this year
In the mission of continuous innovation, Corteva is bringing not one, but two herbicides to the market this year. Kelly White, U.S. corn product manager with Corteva, said they?re excited to offer both the familiar Resicore XL and the new Kyro herbicide.It?s important...
