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U.S. ag groups react to EPA strategy
The EPA released an updated draft Insecticide Strategy, and U.S. agriculture groups and supporters reacted to the news. “EPA’s numerous pragmatic improvements to the draft Insecticide Strategy have created a final strategy that can be better implemented by applicators while also protecting threatened and endangered species,” says NASDA CEO Ted McKinney. The American Soybean Association appreciates the EPA for incorporating common-sense improvements into the Strategy. “These enhancements will...
“Biofuels industry needs Congressional support to remain viable”
?Farmers could use a bit of good news,? remarks an industry spokesperson, following Monday's storm. He calls on Congress to support farmers by providing financial relief to biofuels producers and processors.Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte...
DNR traced white color in Ankeny stream to source
On Wednesday morning, Iowa DNR began receiving reports that a tributary to Fourmile Creek in Ankeny had turned white and that fish were struggling near the surface.DNR staff and city of Ankeny officials responded, tracing the white color back through a storm drain to...
Derecho traveled 770 miles over 14 hours
We continue to learn more information about the derecho storm system that wreaked havoc across Iowa and other parts of the Midwest on Monday, August 10th. Cleanup continues in many areas of Iowa from the damaging windstorm and farmers are still assessing their...
USDA expands CFAP eligibility, issues additional payments
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials this week expanded commodity eligibility, under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey says over 60 crops and livestock species were added to the...
Crop damage assessments continue in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provided a brief update on ag-related damages Wednesday afternoon.The secretary spent most of the day observing crop damage in Greene, Carroll, Calhoun, and Story counties along with ISU Extension field agronomist Meaghan...
NCBA pleased with Hours of Service exemption
The U.S. Department of Transportation?s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Division announced a 30-day extension to the Hours of Service Exemption for livestock and feed haulers. The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association says it?s pleased with the decision. ?Livestock...
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USDA begins accepting rural broadband funding applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications through its ReConnect Program.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the application period is open for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get access to...
USDA cuts ag export forecast for 2022
The USDA cut its farm exports forecast in 2022, blaming weaker soybean demand from China and lower soybean prices. The Economic Research Service says it now expects American ag exports to hit $175.5 billion in the fiscal year 2022, down from the August forecast of $2...
Closing Market Podcast 11-29-2021
Syngenta helping growers protect against SDS and SCN in 2022
As the 2021 harvest comes to a close, many growers are reflecting on the severity of diseases and pests like Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematode.Jeff Ellis, agronomy service representative with Syngenta, explains the high pressure we saw from both of these...
Corn ethanol is an immediate climate change solution, NCGA says
The National Corn Growers Association says renewable fuels, such as corn ethanol, are an immediate climate change solution.Each year, roughly 30% of field corn goes into fuel ethanol. Ethanol is the second-largest customer for U.S. corn. During the 2021 NAFB...
