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Farmers play a key role in producing Super Bowl snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the highest demand days for food across the U.S., supporting the farm economy. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said Super Bowl Sunday can really reflect the abundance of American agriculture. However, as folks come together to watch the big game, it’s important to remember that the farmers supplying the spread face rising production costs and tight margins. Parum said something to keep in mind is that farmers receive...
Study shows what consumers want in a new farm bill
As the House Agriculture Committee plans for the next farm bill, consumers shared their opinions on food and agriculture policy in a new survey from Purdue University.The third Consumer Food Insights report offers a significant look into the popularity of specific...
Iowa Corn applauds Biden?s E15 announcement
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is applauding a recent announcement from President Biden that his administration is removing summertime barriers for E15.Iowa Corn President Lance Lillibridge tells IARN affiliate KMA that the administration?s emergency waiver for E15...
Soybean exports poised to continue strength in 2022
I don?t need to tell you that soybean prices are doing well right now. Demand is strong, and supplies are facing different challenges and victories across the globe. This means that this year?s crop will once again be important for the U.S. Ag industry. With input...
The impact of global food waste on the planet
A recent Farm Journal Foundation speaker series discussed food waste from a global perspective. Roger Thurow of the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University talks about the level of food loss around the world.?It is one of the great outrages in our world today...
Four meatpacker CEOs to testify before Congress
The four CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before Congress. Reuters said the meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers.House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says it?s important to...
Tractor and combine sales lower for first time in almost a year
When scarcity is an issue, usually that means more and faster sales. However, the longer those supplies stay low, the worse effect it has on the marketplace. Soon, there aren?t any options left and then sales dip off.That is what has happened to the tractor and...
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Beef provides high quality nutrition and versatility
Yesterday, we talked about how the beef industry always has to fight misinformation, especially when it comes to questions about sustainability. However, some groups also target another aspect: nutrition. But this is just another one of those baseless claims that has...
A wealth of options from AMVAC with Impact? Herbicide
The Impact? Herbicide brand has built a diverse portfolio of specific products to take out different weed species at different times during the growing season.Mark Foster, marketing manager Midwest with AMVAC, says that there are four specific products in the Impact?...
Combine sales up in 2022 while tractor sales decline
The number of combines sold went up while the number of tractors sold declined in 2022. Curt Blades, AEM senior vice president - industry sectors and product leadership, says the decline largely reflects the robust sales in 2020 and 2021.Combine sales saw continued...
AFBF files challenge to new WOTUS rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and 17 other organizations are challenging the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in a lawsuit. AFBF Deputy General Counsel Travis Cushman said the new WOTUS rule once again gives the federal government sweeping authority...
Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury counties
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury CountiesAsh tree-killing insect now confirmed in all but three of Iowa?s 99 countiesDES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2023) ? Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been discovered in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury Counties...
