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Secretary Rollins sends letter about screwworm spread to Mexican government
The threat of New World screwworm is looming, but not enough progress has been made towards containing it. Recently, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote a letter to Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Julio Berdegué Sacristán, urging the Mexican government to help prevent the spread of screwworm. NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said that effort includes deploying a population of sterile male screwworms in order to curb reproduction. However, Lane said the...
Prevent tire and machinery damage with Stalk Knockers
Two farming brothers from southwest Iowa have innovated a patent pending product that helps minimize tire and machinery damage from the stubble left behind from today?s corn varieties. Kenny and Dave McGargill of rural Randolph founded Stalk Knockers, which they say...
Iowa first state to allocate CARES Act funds to biofuels producers
Congressional leaders short-listed biofuels for coronavirus relief. Iowa?s renewable fuels industry was the first to receive federal CARES Act funds, to help offset the impact of COVID-19.Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) on Tuesday allocated roughly 100-million of...
Skor outlines Growth Energy?s priorities for rest of 2020
Growth Energy has several biofuels-related issues it will be focusing on the rest of this year. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the center of attention will be the different ways to help stabilize the industry.?We have to make sure the administration follows through...
Ankeny-based PowerPollen secures funding for international growth
Iowa is respected and known around the world for its innovation and practices in agriculture. It is a point of pride for the state. So, it is always good news when an Iowa-based company can start building international distribution of its products to a global...
USDA offers Derecho assistance to Iowa farmers and producers
Iowa agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the Derecho, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery...
Iowa agriculture receives $100M in coronavirus relief funds
The coronavirus pandemic greatly impacted the agriculture industry, from producers to processors to end users. Iowa's agriculture industry early this week received much needed relief.Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) today allocated roughly 100-million of...
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Biofuel blending proposals coming in days, reports say
The Biden administration plans to issue its proposals on how much biofuel refiners have to blend into the nation?s fuel supply for this year and 2022.Sources familiar with the discussions say officials are reaching out to lawmakers to talk about the move that could...
Choosing the right seed for 2022
The team at Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness is helping growers find out which seed is best for their operation.Bernard Schaben, director of seed technology, shares recommendations to select the right seed for local growing conditions.?Seed is probably the most varied input,...
Closing Market Podcast 12-6-2021
AgResource economist believes crop markets will move higher in 2022
An ag economist in Chicago believes farmers will have higher corn and soybean prices in 2022.Dr. William Tierney Jr. serves as chief economist for AgResource Company. Tierney recently told IARN affiliate KMA that all signs are currently pointing to higher numbers on...
Vilsack announces $633M for rural climate-smart infrastructure
The USDA is investing millions of dollars to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Friday said the USDA?s announcement tops $633 million. He says rural America is on the front lines of climate change,...
