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John Deere continues to advance autonomous farming
Agricultural technology has advanced at an astonishing pace, transforming how we work the land in ways my grandfather could never have imagined. He was the last in our family to plow fields with horses, eventually trading reins for the steering wheel of a tractor, a leap forward in its own right. Today, that same evolution continues with breathtaking speed, as we now look toward autonomous tractors that navigate fields and perform tasks without a driver, reshaping the future of farming once...
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...
Less than a month before USMCA goes into effect
So, where do things stand on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) as it goes into effect in less than a month? North American leaders are selling USMCA as a big win that will remove uncertainty in the region. However, there are still some agricultural issues...
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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.
