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EPA is expected to reapprove dicamba
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to reapprove Dicamba for over-the-top use on tolerant soybeans and cotton for the 2026 season. The Washington Post said the decision is aimed at addressing weed control challenges and will likely include stricter regulations like buffering agents and a possible ban on applying Dicamba when the temperatures are high. The Post saw a draft statement from the EPA, in which the agency called the pending decision the most “protective” Dicamba...
U.S. Cattlemen applaud bill updating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The bipartisan Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act, or A-PLUS Act, got introduced into the House last week.The U.S. Cattlemen?s Association said it?s a long-overdue idea that will help spur more processing capacity in the U.S. if it gets...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-12-22)
Things are cooling off in South America right now. Brazil?s forecast looks very supportive, and, while Argentina is going to be a little dry, things could be a lot worse down there. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that there shouldn?t really be any major...
Summertime E15 Moratorium to be lifted
Today, President Biden will be in Menlo, where it is expected that he will be removing restrictions on summertime E15 sales. This comes at a time when motorists are paying higher gas prices due to the situation in the Ukraine and economic retaliations against Russia....
Infrastructure law to boost high-speed rural internet
President Biden?s bipartisan infrastructure law has the chance to bring Americans universal high-speed internet, according to infrastructure bill coordinator Mitch Landrieu. During a press conference on Monday, Landrieu said high-speed internet will be getting a very...
NCGA sees success with its ambassador program
The National Corn Growers Association is calling its National Research Ambassador Program a success. Jason Lewis, chair of the Sustainable Ag Research team for NCGA, says the ambassador program?s inaugural year went very well.?The purpose of it is to build a network...
Food prices set a record during March
The United Nation?s Food and Agriculture Organization says its Food Price Index set a record in March. The index averaged 159.3 points, up almost 18 points from February.The 12 percent jump in the index during March sent it to the highest level since the index began...
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Cold winter has given way to unseasonable warmth
Now is a slow time of year for the U.S. Drought Monitor. With January being the coldest month in Iowa, the soil profiles are usually too frozen to allow any moisture in. However, with these unseasonably warm temperatures we?ve been experiencing, there?s actually been...
Getting started in agriculture no easy task for young farmers
With high input costs and rising interest rates, farming can be difficult to navigate for even seasoned farmers and ranchers. But what about someone who is trying to break into the agriculture industry?Getting started in farming is no easy task. Input costs are high...
U.S. bison industry pursuing market opportunities in Japan
U.S. bison is seeking access to the Japanese market, and importers in Japan are eager for the product. National Bison Association Executive Director Jim Matheson said the bison industry recently had an opportunity to make their case to Japanese officials in a visit to...
Mike Naig sworn-in for second term as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan 13, 2023) ? Mike Naig was sworn-in for his second full term as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture today during a formal public ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen administered the oath...
Not too soon to think about spring deworming options
We all know the saying, ?proper planning prevents poor performance.? That line can be applied to many areas of farming and livestock production. Dr. Dan Cummings is a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim and he says that taking the time now to...
