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Nomination deadline for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award extended to May 19
Iowans seeking to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award now have two additional weeks to complete and submit the application. The nomination deadline for the prestigious annual award has been extended through May 19, 2025. The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes farmers and farm families who go above and beyond to take voluntary actions to improve and protect our state’s natural resources,...
Iowa crop tour numbers show the crop that could have been
The Pro Farmer Crop Tour wrapped up its trip on Thursday evening. The eastern leg ran the eastern two-thirds of Iowa, while the west leg ran through southern Minnesota. The western leg found plenty of fields suffering from the drought in Iowa, Wednesday. However, the...
Local turkey farmers support Cedar Rapids area residents in need
West Liberty Foods in West Liberty, Iowa donated 5,000 turkey tenderloins to Operation BBQ Relief that will be grilled and served for free on Friday. This donation will serve around 10,000 Iowans in need of a good, hot, fresh meal.The meals are prepared at the Eastern...
Harvested acreage data will provide clearer picture of storm damage
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials plan to ?collect additional harvested acreage information for corn and soybeans in Iowa." This new information will be featured in the upcoming Crop Production report, out September 11. While we may not understand the full...
Western Iowa Crop Tour results are low
On Wednesday, the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour got their look at Iowa. While the eastern leg will remain in the state on Thursday, the western leg covered the western three crop districts: one, four, and seven.The western part of the state has been fighting drought...
Export sales mostly neutral in latest report
The weekly U.S. Export Sales Report was released Thursday morning for the week ending August 13th.In the report, old crop corn sales were 61,600 metric tons ? down 84 percent from the previous week and 63 percent from the prior four-week average ? while new crop corn...
NWS: Derecho wind speeds reached 140 mph
Wind speeds from the August 10th derecho that swept through Iowa were stronger than initially surveyed, according to new data collected from the National Weather Service Quad Cities office. In revised estimates released on Wednesday, the weather service said the...
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Rep. Hinson slams EPA for missed RVO deadline
AUDIO: Full interview with Iowa Congresswoman Ashley HinsonIowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the EPA needs to follow the law when it comes to maintaining the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard.Earlier this week, Hinson and the five other members of Iowa?s...
Closing Market Podcast 12-2-2021
NPPC hires new CEO
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced Bryan Humphreys as the organization?s new chief executive officer, effective Dec. 21, 2021, following the retirement of long-time leader Neil Dierks. Humphreys brings years of experience in the pork industry with...
Midday Market Podcast – John Heinberg TFM 12-2-21
Corn & Soybeans are continuing their push higher. John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing talks with Dustin Hoffmann about what is happening in those markets, and also talks on the livestock side.
Weekly wheat exports ?very low? in latest USDA report
AUDIO REPORT: U.S. Export Sales Report SummaryThe latest U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday showed solid weekly sales for corn and soybeans, but bearish numbers for wheat exports.Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says very low wheat sales were the biggest...
