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Northwest Iowa crops off to good start despite challenges
No growing season is perfect; there are always challenges and issues that will present themselves as the season progresses. In northwest Iowa this spring, planting season was smooth with dry weather assisting farmers in getting their crops into the ground quickly. Those growers will be hoping the saying “plant in the dust and the bins will bust” rings true this season. However, as the calendar has turned to June, northwest Iowa farmers are now dealing with some of their first challenges of the...
Ames to partner with landowners on water quality goals
Ames has reached an innovative agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that allows an investment in conservation practices on farms to improve water quality and help the city?s water pollution control facility meet future, more stringent nutrient...
Farmers paying attention to carbon credit market
With the 2021 cropping season kicking into gear, farmers in Iowa and throughout the U.S. will soon have options to sell carbon credits as another source of revenue.Carbon Credit Podcast with Steele Lorenz, Farmers Business NetworkThe carbon credit market is currently...
Utilizing the FS Agri-Finance program
GROWMARK and the FS System are dedicated to helping farmers get the best return on each crop investment they make.Financing plays a significant role in a producers? ROI. The FS Agri-Finance program provides agronomically, environmentally and economically sound crop...
Secretary Naig talks about the importance of addressing rural needs
Earlier this spring, the Iowa Legislature passed House File 848, which sets the stage for investment into the state?s rural broadband framework. On top of that President Biden?s proposed infrastructure plan includes $100 billion in funding for rural broadband...
EPA asking corn, oil for input on U.S. biofuel policy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants industry groups to give input on where the future of U.S. biofuel policy is heading after the current phase finishes in 2022. This is a new opportunity for the oil, corn, and biofuel industries to reshape the Renewable...
Ernst supports both cattle market transparency bills
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst supports two separate bills that address cattle market transparency concerns. In March, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska introduced the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021 and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley reintroduced his ?50-14? cattle...
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Proposed SEC rule could hurt every U.S. farmer and rancher
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and 119 other ag organizations sent a joint letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a proposed rule that may impact every American farmer and rancher. The groups want more time to comment on the...
Opening Market Podcast – Matt Bennett AgMarket.Net 4-29-22
Matt Bennet of AgMarket.Net joins Dustin from his planter in Illinois and talks about what we can expect from today's trade.
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 4-28-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
AEM urges lawmakers to take on supply chain issues legislatively
I don?t think anybody here does not know about the fact that we have an issue with our supply chain. When it comes to equipment, could we be seeing shortages on parts and replacement machinery?Kip Eideberg is the Senior Vice President of Government & Industry...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-28-22)
Corn sales were a little disappointing, but soybeans sales are performing above average right now since South America had a poor crop. Overall, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said it all adds up to be a neutral report.Corn did see some additional action...
