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Empowering farmers with tools for sustainable growth
Farmers continue to invest time and money into sustainability, whether by adopting new practices or upgrading the methods they’ve relied on for generations. From improving soil health to conserving water and reducing inputs, these efforts reflect a deep commitment to the land and long-term productivity. But meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation—having access to strong support systems and reliable, effective products makes all the difference. With the right tools, sustainability becomes...
Proposed stimulus legislation includes provisions for biofuels
Newly proposed legislation includes provisions for biofuels.U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday introduced a fourth stimulus package. The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, otherwise known as the HEROES Act, includes support for...
Market analyst optimistic about Phase One trade deal
Private exporters on Wednesday confirmed new sales to China. The Asian nation purchased 396,000 metric tons of soybeans. Half of the sale is old crop, while the other half is new crop. Jim McCormick, branch manager of Ag Market Net, says this is "a good sign,? and...
Early season management is critical for Iowa crops
As far as weather goes, Mother Nature has not given us too many challenges thus far in 2020. However, she did give us a reminder of just who is in charge over the weekend. With a little frost stress and margins squeezed tighter than ever, producers must be following a...
Duvall: ?American farmers are the first link in the chain.?
During Vice President Pence?s roundtable discussion on the food supply chain, held at HyVee headquarters in West Des Moines, a lot was discussed about the food supply chain. At the table were representatives of several of those links: meatpackers, grocery stores, and...
Grassley, colleagues introduce bill to increase transparency in cattle pricing
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) along with his colleagues Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today introduced legislation to foster efficient markets while...
Replant tips: “Make a decision and stick with it”
Early planted soybeans are most at-risk, following weekend frost. A technical agronomist first recommends giving plants a couple days to see whether they are going to survive or not. She then provides recommendations for acres needing replanted.Nicole Stecklein,...
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Closing Market Podcast: Bill Moore – PRICE Futures Group 10-4-2021
Upcoming webinar series to focus on livestock mandatory reporting
Pork producers and those within the livestock industry are invited to a three-part webinar series focusing on livestock mandatory reporting. Hosted by USDA Agriculture Marketing Service, the series will discuss the LMR Live hog and wholesale pork reports, where to...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 10-4-21
Short-term extension of livestock price reporting keeps reform issue alive
A short-term extension for Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting approved by Congress as part of a temporary stop-gap bill to keep the government open allows more time for possible market reforms.Lawmakers voted for the extension as the authorization for existing...
Bayer?s SmartStax? Pro with RNAi is ready to battle corn rootworm in 2022
During this time in farming, every acre and every plant count towards the bottom line and the value of our exports. Farmers are doing a good job of working against the curveballs that Mother Nature is throwing at us, while at the same time seeing to the nutrition of...
