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Cybercrime is a very real problem in rural America
Cybercrime might seem like something straight out of a futuristic spy novel, but it’s absolutely real, and it even happens in rural America. The Federal Trade Commission recently reported another record year of fraud losses totaling $12.5 billion by American consumers. While the losses affect people of all ages, older Americans lost the most, and many of them don’t have the means to rebuild their nest eggs. Sean Voskuhl, AARP State Director for Oklahoma, said it can happen to anyone. Older...
?Beef Up Iowa? connects Iowa beef to food banks
On Thursday, the ?Beef Up Iowa? program was launched to connect Iowa beef producers with foodbanks that feed those in need. The program is in partnership between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University, and Iowa beef producers....
Master Pork Awards nominations due Aug. 1
Nominations for the 2020 Master Pork Producers, Master Pork Partners, and Environmental Steward Award are now being accepted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). The submission deadline is Aug. 1, 2020.The Master Pork Awards Program is a joint effort between...
Prairie strips, prescribed burning benefits outlined in virtual field day
An educational field day outlining the benefits of prairie strip management and prescribed burning was held via Zoom on Thursday by the Practical Farmers of Iowa. Prairie Strips are a practice that more farmers and landowners are using to reintegrate prairie into...
USTR Lighthizer updates on trade progress with UK & China
There has been much speculation on the trade sector in the past few weeks and months. A lot of it has been centered on whether or not China can live up to its commitments to buy additional U.S. Ag products under the Phase-One trade deal. Also, there are negotiations...
Farm Progress Show to proceed as planned
The 2020 Farm Progress Show is a ?go? in Boone, Iowa in early September. The three-day Ag tradeshow will be held September 1-3 with enhanced health and safety precautions in light of coronavirus, as was announced Wednesday by the event?s organizers. Farm Progress Show...
Conservation abounds on northeast Iowa farm
Iowa?s rural landscape has seen an increased adoption of conservation practices. Tim Recker, of Arlington, Iowa, first incorporated cover crops and no-till seven years ago. Recker discovered, ?As you get comfortable, you need to try new things.? He took to his own...
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Soybeans close sharply higher on Monday
A solid close for soybean futures on Monday at the Chicago Board of Trade.Soybeans had sharp gains at the bell with the January contract up 16 ? cents at $12.47 per bushel, while the March contract was 16 ? cents higher at $12.56 ?. Bill Moore, senior account...
Closing Market Podcast 10-25-2021
USDA announces broadband funding through ReConnect Program
Billions of dollars in rural broadband funding will soon be available through USDA?s ReConnect Program.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that on November 24th, the USDA will begin accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 10-25-21.mp3
Corn is hovering around breakeven while soybeans are still gaining ground. Dustin Hoffmann visits with Greg McBride of Allendale on today's Opening Market Podcast.
NCBA supports Cattle Contract Library Act
There has been a lot of attention paid to the cattle markets and the prices that packers are paying to producers. There are a lot of questions as to how fair the price structure is and claims of monopolies in the packer sector. The first step in finding out what is...
