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Keep expectations tempered for China trade deal negotiations
News broke this morning of a trade deal that was made between the U.S. and the UK. This has many people excited for the U.S.-China trade talks that are going to happen this weekend. However, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said to not get too excited for a deal to get done this weekend, as this is just the beginning of trade discussions with China. McBride also noted that there’s no guarantee that these trade deals will be supportive for agriculture specifically. Fortunately, the UK...
GROWMARK propane manager feels good about supply
The forecast for propane supply is looking good, according to GROWMARK's manager of propane operations. GROWMARK has been concentrating on keeping tanks filled and making sure product is in place so farmers have plenty of propane to get through the grain drying...
Drought Monitor shows good news for Iowa
Finally, some good news regarding drought conditions in Iowa.The US Drought Monitor released Thursday showed significant improvement in areas of the state that were previously impacted by severe and extreme drought, according to state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan....
Could hemp be viable as a cattle feed?
Growing hemp as a cash crop has changed in the past few years. With USDA?s approval and oversight by the states, farmers around the country are starting to plant several fields of the crop. In Iowa, producers can have up to forty acres of it.However, the biggest...
Trump Administration wants big oil relief to come from USDA
The Trump Administration is considering the possibility of at least $300 million in cash aid for U.S. oil refiners, who?ve been denied exemptions under the Renewable Fuels Standard. Two sources said that while the administration hasn?t yet ruled on 2019 waiver...
Iowa Farmer testifies in support of Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has been a source of contention since it was established during the Obama Administration. Many in support of the rule applauded the environmental benefits and the moves towards cleaning up the water supply. Opponents in the...
IEDA hosts trade webinar focused on China Phase One Deal
The Iowa Economic Development Authority recently hosted a trade webinar that provided updates on the China Phase One Trade Deal. The webinar featured Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, US Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom, and US Soybean Export Council CEO...
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Vilsack touts Biden?s infrastructure law during Wisconsin stop
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke highly of President Biden?s new infrastructure law during a recent visit to Bloomer, Wisconsin.Vilsack says the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ? signed into law by President Biden on November 15th ? will make...
Benson Hill finalizes 2021 harvest of its proprietary soy varieties
INTERVIEW: Jeff Johnson, Benson Hill SeedsBenson Hill has finalized the 2021 harvest of its proprietary soybean varieties, including the first commercial plantings of its Ultra-High Protein (UHP) soybeans.Jeff Johnson, president of Benson Hill Seeds, tells the Iowa...
Painting an export picture going into 2022
Trade has been front and center for agriculture for many years. It seemed to have an extra bright spotlight on it during the Trump Administration. We saw many trade deals renegotiated. The biggest of these were the United States ? Mexico ? Canada Agreement (USMCA) and...
Closing Market Podcast 12-20-2021
NCGA working to end fertilizer tariffs
The National Corn Growers Association says one of the top fertilizer companies has erected an insurmountable barrier to keep top competitors out of the U.S. market. An NCGA letter says the barrier is hurting America?s farmers. NCGA and its state affiliates signed a...
