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More details released for USDA bridge payment program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced details of the bridge assistance payment program for specialty crop growers. Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the aid will go to farmers based on a rate that is still to be announced. While there are still some specifics to be announced,...
Russia/Ukraine deal may have been blown up as soon as it began
It has been long-rumored that Turkey was interested in brokering a deal between Russia and Ukraine to get grain exports out of the invaded country. This was causing concern because the ports have all been mined, and it is keeping Russia from completely taking them...
IDALS celebrates that poultry will be at the Iowa State Fair
We are just under three weeks away from the 2022 Iowa State Fair. It is a great time to bring people together from all over the state to celebrate the things that make Iowa what it is. Agriculture is our main industry in this state, and it will definitely be on...
June egg production drops three percent, milk up slightly
The USDA says America?s egg production totaled 8.67 billion during June, a three percent drop from last year. Production included 7:39 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs. Of the hatching eggs, 1.19 billion were broilers and 89.4 million were egg-type....
Tips to implement judicious antibiotic use
Antibiotics are used with thought and care on dairy cattle, to ensure there is a high-quality and nutritious product.Professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, Jen Roberts mentions different ways producers can put cattle first and use antibiotics...
Bayer, Luke Bryan, and Kroger team up for 2022 “Here?s to the Farmer” campaign
Bayer is once again teaming with five-time entertainer of the year Luke Bryan to celebrate America?s Farmers and fight hunger. It?s all part of the "Here?s to the Farmer" concert tour. What will make this year?s tour even more special is the fact that Kroger,...
Ethanol production rises after six consecutive weekly declines
The Energy Information Administration says U.S. ethanol output increased for the first time in six weeks while inventories dropped slightly. During the week ending on July 15, production rose to an average of 1.03 million barrels a day. The EIA report says that?s up...
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Landus Innovation Connector puts farmers at the center of discussion
Located in downtown Des Moines, the Landus Innovation Connector provides an opportunity for farmer-owners to engage with Landus partners and experts and discuss the latest and greatest ag innovations. By bringing farmers in to see these innovations first-hand, Landus...
April WASDE report provides a few surprises
Typically, most reports from the USDA provide a surprise in one form or another. The April WASDE report was released on Tuesday by the USDA and in typical fashion this month?s report contained a few surprises says John Heinberg a market advisor with Total Farm...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-11-23)
Once again, the weather hasn?t changed too much down in South America. Brazil has some good rain in the forecast, and Argentina is beyond any saving from the weather at this point. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
Academics predict USMCA dispute panel would favor U.S. over Mexico
Ag economists at The Ohio State University predict a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute settlement panel over biotech corn would rule in favor of the United States. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office recently requested technical consultations with Mexico under...
Soybean export scorecard: Currency & a struggling global middle class
When we look at the global economy, there is plenty to be concerned with. What are consumers going to spend money on? Where are they going to cut back? There?s a lot to weigh in uncertain times.We may see things like cars, consumer electronics, and even home sales...
