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Iowa is still slightly dry, but rains have been helpful
The beginning of May was quite dry compared to years past, but the last third of the month brought enough rain to make it wetter than average overall. The timing couldn’t have been much better either, as many farmers were able to get their crops in the ground before the rain soaked in. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said the soil moisture profiles have experienced a bit of a rebound. Even with all of that rain, most of Iowa is still experiencing abnormal dryness. However,...
NPB launches new tool for protection against foreign animal disease fallout
The National Pork Board launched a new tool called AgView. It is a brand-new technology solution to help the U.S. pork industry respond faster than ever before possible in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak. The web-based tool will help producers easily...
Grain markets “off to the races” following November WASDE
Grain markets were "off to the races," after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report."We saw a positive, bullish report," says Jim McCormick, branch manager of Ag Market, as he...
IFU offering $500 derecho relief grants
The Iowa Farmers Union is working to help farmers and their families who were impacted by the derecho back on August 10th. IFU recently announced that it is accepting applications for Derecho Storm Disaster Relief grants. Similar to IFU?s COVID-19 relief grants, IFU...
What could the next four years look like for Ag? (part two)
In part one of our examination of what a Biden administration could look like for agriculture, we looked at the results of the 2020 election at the National and state levels. The implications that could have in rural America. We also looked at the changing leadership...
Corn and soybean harvest nearing finish line
Farmers around the country will soon be able to put their harvest equipment away as the 2020 corn and soybean harvest is approaching the finish line.The latest Crop Progress Report from USDA on Monday showed the national corn harvest reached 91 percent completion as...
Ag groups respond to Presidential election results
Farm groups congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his called victory while seeking to shape the roadmap for the future. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall says, "President-elect Biden will be presented with opportunities to improve the...
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USSEC showcasing benefits of soybean meal in poultry feed at IPPE
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will showcase the nutritional and quality advantages of U.S. soy for poultry producers at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) Jan. 25-27 in Atlanta, Georgia.The USSEC has a team of experts on site to talk about...
Closing Market Podcast 1-24-2022
Markets eyeing several issues during final full week of January
FULL INTERVIEW: Greg McBride - Allendale, Inc.The grain markets are keeping a close eye on several issues during the final full week of January.Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says there?s currently a more broad-sense of selling across most of the markets late...
Iowa will benefit from money put into local processor programs
Earlier this year, President Biden announced he was adding $1 billion dollars in aid and funding for smaller, local meat processors to get the business back up and running or get it up to speed. Until the COVID-19 breakout, the local butcher shop was fast becoming a...
Busy week on tap for Iowa Soybean Association
It?s a busy week for the Iowa Soybean Association.Leaders and members are gathering in Des Moines this week for several events including the January ISA Board of Directors Meeting, the 2022 ISA Winter Soy Summit and Legislative Reception.Ottumwa farmer Pat Swanson is...
