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Biofuel leaders want accelerated action on year-round E15
The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and the National Corn Growers Association released a statement regarding the lack of progress toward a legislative solution offering consumers permanent year-round E15 access. After reaching an impasse in January, House leaders agreed to establish an E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, which was charged with reaching a deal on consensus legislation no later than February 15. No such deal was announced as the deadline passed. “House leaders already...
Severe weather brings damage, but also much-needed rains
In Iowa, we?re no stranger to severe weather and elevated temperatures that can bring damage and add stress to our crops. However, we also rely on those severe weather events to bring much of the rain for the crops. At this time of year, an important balance needs to...
Anuvia Future of Fertilizer Tour reaches Midwest
Anuvia Plant Nutrients Future of Fertilizer events are heading to the Midwest in August.Chief commercial officer of Anuvia Plant Nutrients, Hugh MacGillivray talks about the company offering growers new ways to provide nutrients to their crops. He says these events...
U.S. economy having biggest impact on fuel prices
If you have been to the pump recently, most of you know that fuel prices are finally starting to go down in some parts of the state. Which in turn, means oil prices have moderated over the past couple of weeks, allowing those fuel prices to flatten and even decrease...
USDA starts issuing payments for Spot Market Hog Pandemic
The USDA is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program and expects to issue approximately $62.8 million in assistance payments to producers this week. SMHPP assists eligible producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale...
Naig talks Century/Heritage Farms & Ag?s presence at the Iowa State Fair
As we are only a short time from the start of the Iowa State Fair here in Des Moines, preparations are being finalized as we get ready for a whole-state celebration. Agriculture is a large part of the heritage of this state. And as we speak about ?Heritage?, one of...
Minnesota Farmfest offering livestreams for key presentations
National farm and ranch leaders will be at Minnesota Farmfest August 2-3 to discuss key agricultural topics. The forums will cover a number of agricultural subjects, ranging from the upcoming farm bill to the agricultural outlook for the upcoming year and many other...
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Optimizing performance and saving money with Precision Planting
If you are a farmer looking to upgrade your ag equipment with new technology you are doing so because you are attempting to produce better yields and improve profitability. You can achieve those goals with new equipment, but it will come with a costly price tag....
Take care of your fields and yourself this planting season
Whether your planters are rolling or the ground is still frozen, it?s that time of year to review your plans for Spring and make sure you?re ready to pivot if needed. Chris Turner, U.S. Country Division Head for Bayer, is reminding growers to take care of their fields...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-13-23)
After a few weeks of considerable market activity, this week?s export sales were fairly unremarkable. Both corn and soybeans were slightly low but still came within estimates. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s export data.On...
Secretary Naig issues statement on WOTUS court decision
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 12, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement after the court's decision today on the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:?The court?s decision to grant an injunction on the Biden Administration?s...
Could we see a serious drop in demand for our products?
While the planters are beginning to roll in parts of Iowa, we are filled with optimism for the year ahead. Farming requires you to be one of those eternal optimists. You need to be prepared to fight any challenge that comes along while hoping that you never face...
