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Iowa farmers need increased economic certainty
As concerns continue to rise regarding the possibility of year-round E15, farmers are still having to deal with heightened economic pressures. The increased demand from year-round E15 would go a long way in helping to alleviate much of that burden. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said farmers are obviously ready to meet increased demand for E15. Feenstra also sits on the Ways and Means Committee, where they are also looking closely at the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more...
Protect corn yield potential from tar spot
Tar spot is still new to the Midwestern corn fields and is quickly becoming a problematic disease. Agronomists are advising farmers to act now to protect their corn yield potential, since cases have already been confirmed in fields across the Corn Belt.Golden Harvest...
Axne leads letter to DOJ about investigation of Nation?s largest beef packers
Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) led a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting an update on its investigation into allegations of market manipulation by the nation?s four biggest beef packing companies.Over the last few decades, the four largest beef packing...
Ukraine situation a focus at USGC meeting
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is holding its 62nd Annual Board of Delegates meeting in Sacramento, CA this week. They are talking about market growth, the geopolitical situation, and much more. Friend of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Susan Littlefield of KRVN...
CHIPS Act should pass Congress by beginning of next week
The pandemic highlighted glaring holes in our infrastructure and shone an even brighter light on how much we depend on other nations to produce simple components that we take for granted in everyday usage. Nowhere was that light brighter than on the semiconductor chip...
U.S. Drought Monitor Report (7-22-22)
This past week?s U.S. Drought Monitor saw some increased drought conditions for parts of Iowa, particularly in the southeast. However, northwest Iowa went largely unchanged. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided the details from the most recent...
Heather Hill serving as president of NPB Board of Directors
In June, Heather Hill was elected to serve as the president of the board of directors for the National Pork Board. As the fifth generation works on her family operation in Greenfield, Indiana, Hill?s priority is working for the next generation, with initiatives...
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Senators Ernst, Grassley, and Boozman host farm bill roundtable
The farm bill creation process is in full swing, and all farmers, ag groups, and ag industry members have their preferences for what makes it into the bill.On Wednesday, United States Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) of Iowa hosted John Boozman...
Solinftec showcases fully autonomous solar-powered sprayer
Every year, farmers engage in a heated battle with weeds. There are many different strategies they can use, but one of the more effective ones is targeted application. This minimizes the inputs required to keep those weeds under control. However, it also requires a...
Iowa pork is searching for the state’s best tenderloins
Iowans love breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, and restaurants across the state pride themselves on serving up unique renditions of this regional staple. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is once again asking loyal fans to vote for their favorites.The 21st...
February pork export data draws excitement
The February export numbers show demand for U.S. pork continues to grow with year-over-year. Courtney Knupp, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board, said the return to strength in pork demand has been anticipated for a while...
John Deere wants you ready for the next big things in precision ag
As the tractors are starting to roll in Iowa, being ready is something we have been talking about for a few weeks. The soil temps just today are finally above 50 across the state, which means spring fertilizer is ready. The tractors, tillage equipment, and planters...
