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President Trump discusses solutions for potential labor shortage
As deportations continue to increase, many farm laborers are worried about whether or not they will be able to work in the U.S., and their employers are worried about having enough labor to get through the crop year. That issue now appears to be on the President’s radar. President Trump held a Cabinet meeting with his top officials and said his administration would provide some relief to farmers and hotel operators who employ immigrants lacking legal status. Though his comments were vague,...
Coronavirus recovery underway for restaurants
The restaurant industry recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is underway. New data shows the industry brought back 1.37 million workers last month, and consumers are eating out again. More restaurants, and particularly large chain restaurants, have seen a resurgence in...
EPA delivers clarity following dicamba ruling
United States agricultural producers may use three dicamba products, newly revoked of registrations.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Monday issued a cancellation order, in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to vacate registrations of...
Iowa Ag Secretary provides clarification: ?Farmers can use dicamba?
U.S. farmers and ranchers have been searching for answers ever since an appellate court vacated the registrations of three dicamba products. An Iowa agriculture official provides clarity.The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals late Wednesday vacated the Environmental...
World Dairy Expo canceled over COVID-19 concerns
For the first time in its 53-year history, the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin has been canceled.Originally scheduled to be held September 29th through October 3rd at the Alliant Energy Center, this year?s World Dairy Expo has been scratched due to COVID-19...
Rep. Moore lauds motor fuel tax, broadband bill passage
The Iowa House took action last week on two bills that impact agriculture and rural areas of the state. The first bill helped determine the tax rate for motor fuel, while the second piece of legislation will create more broadband internet capabilities in rural...
The billion-dollar bug is back. It?s time to join ?The Watch.?
It is amazing how a plant as sturdy and hearty as the corn plant can be toppled by such a tiny little bug. However, that is exactly what we are concerned with as corn rootworms are making their appearance in cornfields all around the country. To help combat this...
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Closing Market Podcast 10-18-2021
Iowa Corn, IRFA call on Biden to unleash potential of biofuels
Two Iowa farm groups are calling on President Biden to expand market opportunities for biofuels.On Friday, the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association jointly sent a letter to the president asking his administration to take three...
USDA invests $53M in SNAP administration
The USDA?s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) awarded nearly $53 million across eight grant programs to state and local agencies to enhance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).A USDA press release says these grants ? which were released throughout...
Farmers for Free Trade urge President to move on trade negotiation
After spending four years under the Trump Administration and talking almost non-stop about trade, the Biden Administration has not only backed off the discussions but seemingly ground them to a screeching halt. Last week, USTR Katherine Tai talked with her Chinese...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 10-18-21
#Corn & #Soybeans both lower to start the morning. Dustin Hoffmann visits with Greg McBride of Allendale to get his take on today's situation.
