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Farm groups react to MAHA commission report
On the heels of Thursday’s report released by the Make America Healthy Again Commission, industry organizations are calling for science-based agricultural policy. In a statement, the Modern Ag Alliance said the report raises the possibility that the federal government could take a position to restrict farmers’ access to crop protection tools, undermine existing science-based frameworks and ultimately jeopardize the affordability and security of the U.S. food supply. Farmers are already facing...
Climate Corporation tool advises farmers which hybrids to test
The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Bayer, continues to look for new and novel ways to help farmers get the most out of their data. The Climate Corporation has invested heavily in research and development to ensure its predictive models and digital tools provide...
The wintery mix gives Iowa farmers a sense of urgency
We are less than a week away from Halloween. After a 2020 growing season that hit us from all sides with a varying amount of challenges, we were starting to enjoy picture-perfect harvest conditions. For once, something was going our way. For many, they were able to...
KC Fed: Fewer loans issued to farmers limits overall lending activity
The Kansas City Federal Reserve says a slower pace of farm financing activity continued in the third quarter of 2020. The total volume of non-real estate farm loans remained subdued amid ongoing weakness in the ag sector, thanks in part to developments regarding...
Newly introduced legislation threatens biofuels industry
Congressional leaders have introduced new legislation, which poses threat to Iowa's biofuel producers and farmers.U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S Representative Mike Levin (D-CA 49th District) this week introduced the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2020....
Biofuel landscape addressed in Growth Energy web chat
Ethanol issues were recently addressed in a virtual web chat hosted by Growth Energy.Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor talked with veteran Iowa farm and biofuel leader Kelly Nieuwenhuis about the biofuel landscape and top priorities for the agricultural community in 2021....
Bayer?s Xtendimax system is ready for 2021
There are a lot of concerns with making sure that we get 2021 off to a good start. Maybe it is the hybrids we choose, the pests we need to control, or getting contracts down on the crops. However, one of the things that is giving us many question marks is what tools...
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Midday Market Podcast – John Heinberg TFM 1-13-22
Grain markets continue to move downward, led by soybeans and wheat. Dustin talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Family Farm Masterclass for producers to enhance their operation?s management
Managing the family farm can be a daunting task. It is not as simple as it was in the generations before us. There are many tax considerations, succession planning, and marketing questions that need to be answered. Times have changed since you took over the farm, and...
USDA pilot program to support clean energy in rural communities
The Biden administration has announced a series of clean energy initiatives.Among the actions is a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program that would support clean energy in rural, underserved communities. Gina McCarthy is President Biden?s National Climate...
Anuvia Plant Nutrients receives 2021 SEAL award
Anuvia Plant Nutrients has been named a winner of the 2021 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards, which celebrates leadership, transparency and commitment to sustainable business practices. Anuvia's fertilizer technology was recognized...
Markets have mixed reaction to January USDA reports
AUDIO REPORT: January USDA WASDE & Quarter Grain Stocks RecapGrain markets had a mixed reaction to the latest round of USDA reports on Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its January 2022 WASDE report along with the Quarterly Grain Stocks report....
