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Grassley says proposed RVOs from EPA “Very good news for Iowa farmers”
Last Friday the Environmental Protection Agency released the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027. The increased RVOs for biomass-based diesel compared to recent years delivered immediate support into the ag markets for soybeans and soybean oil. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the increased RVOs will help increase demand for U.S. soybeans and soybean oil. He adds that there are still some pieces of the RFS that are yet to be determined. Senator Grassley...
NASA signs agreement with USDA to improve Ag research
NASA and the US Department of Agriculture have signed an agreement to explore research gaps in the agricultural community that can be addressed through innovative Earth observation systems and technologies. The memorandum of understanding brings together NASA?s...
Russia to impose 30% tariff on soybean exports
Russia?s Economy Ministry is planning to impose an export tariff on soybean shipments from February 1st through June 30th of next year. Reports say the export duty will be 30 percent, but not less than 165 euros per ton. Allendale commodities broker Greg McBride says...
Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarships from Bayer available
Just like with any other industry, agriculture must always be looking for and cultivating the next generation of leaders. While production is the main driver of this industry, there are so many opportunities for skills to be utilized off the farm as well. Support...
USDA releases report about the importance of highways to U.S. agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report, The Importance of Highways to U.S. Agriculture, prepared in close partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOT). The report was researched and written by DOT?s Volpe National Transportation Systems...
Shaw hopes Biden?s pick to lead EPA enforces RFS
Leaders with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association are looking forward to working with the Biden Administration?s new leader of the Environmental Protection Agency.Last week, President-elect Joe Biden selected Michael Regan to head the EPA. Regan most recently led the...
Congress moves forward with “historic rescue package,” omnibus bill
U.S. Congressional leaders continue to debate a $1.4 trillion omnibus bill and $900 billion coronavirus relief package.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today announced:"Yesterday, leaders in the Senate, House, and the Secretary of Treasury reached a major...
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Weekend Ag Matters- February 19th, 2022
We've got another great program this week! Russ Parker provides his latest faith-based Food for Thought, Dustin Hoffmann has his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and then Brent Barnett talks about Iowa land sales with Randy Dickhut, senior vice president...
Ag students across U.S. preparing for National FFA Week
More than 735,000 FFA members across the country will share the story of agriculture as part of National FFA Week. The week starts on Saturday, February 19, and culminates on Saturday, February 26.?National FFA Week is an important week for members across the country,...
Closing Market Podcast 2-18-2022
Bayer holds R&D pipeline update with farm media
Bayer Crop Science officials held an R&D pipeline update Thursday to discuss some of their most impactful future technologies that they are currently working on.Bob Reiter, head of R&D at Bayer Crop Science, says advancements in crop protection are some of the...
Record-breaking red meat exports underscore importance of trade agreements
A record-breaking last year for red meat exports highlights the importance of trade agreements.U.S. red meat exports reached unprecedented levels in 2021, with export value totaling $18.7 billion. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror said trade...
