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Terrain report urges marketing adaptability in 2025
Farmers are facing a season in which margins could be razor-thin, leaving little room for error. With input costs high and commodity prices uncertain, 2025 is shaping up to be a year that rewards those who plan ahead. The best strategy in this kind of environment is a proactive one, and that starts with having the most accurate, up-to-date information at your fingertips. The latest Terrain report, Fields to Futures: What Producers Need to Know for 2025/26, offers a detailed outlook to help...
Rescue dogs from FAD-Positive countries another possible point of entry
The battle to keep foreign animal diseases (FAD) out of our country is taking vigilance on many fronts. Inspectors are checking imports, travelers, packages, and much more to keep diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF) off our shores. However, there is another area...
Soybean farmers named to ISA Communications Squad
Twenty-one Iowa soybean farmers have been selected to participate in the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) Communications Squad.They volunteer to communicate the importance of modern soybean production and agriculture to media, consumers, civic groups, and classrooms and...
Grassley ?disappointed? ethanol was left out of Biden?s infrastructure proposal
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is echoing the message of many biofuel groups that a stronger commitment to ethanol is needed in President Biden?s $2 trillion infrastructure plan.Late last month, President Biden rolled out his $2 trillion infrastructure package that he...
Markets eye Friday?s WASDE Report
Grain markets are keeping a close eye on the upcoming WASDE Report that?s set to be released by the USDA at 11 a.m. Central Time on Friday. The report is released monthly, and provides annual forecasts for supply and use of U.S. and world wheat, rice, coarse grains,...
E15 sales surge in Iowa
Data from the Iowa Department of Revenue shows 2020 sales of E15 jumped 24% and set a new record in Iowa. Iowa retailers sold 60.59 million gallons of E15 in 2020, up from 48.96 million gallons in 2019 and more than double the 2017 volume of E15 sales. Monte Shaw is...
USDA RD grants still available for rural Iowa communities
Earlier this week we highlighted some of the projects being funded by grant dollars from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD).There are still grants available through disaster funding and more grants to come.Audio: Full Interview...
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Input costs considerations for next Farm Bill
Chief Economist of the House Agriculture Committee Dr. Bart Fischer offered his thoughts on the next farm bill. Speaking during a National Association of Wheat Growers Leadership Training event, he said the next farm bill will be extremely important for farmers.?I...
Farm Bureau touts Ag?s efforts on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. A time when people try to observe the work being done and highlight the work still needing be done to protect our planet. Agriculture sometimes gets caught on both sides of that fence. Farmers are proud of being the original conservationists, but...
FarmOp Capital offers financial assistance for operating costs
At this time of year, there?s one thing that?s at the front of the minds of every Iowa farmer: planting season. While it?s exciting to finally get a start on the year?s crop, operating costs can make this a more stressful time. Rick Snyder, vice president of business...
What can Iowa expect from infrastructure package?
Roads, bridges, internet, rails, and a whole host of other things have been needing upgrading in rural America. It has been a topic of discussion for a few Administrations now. There is no debate that any upgrades are long overdue. However, the Infrastructure...
Opening Market Podcast – Matt Bennett AgMarket.Net 4-22-22
Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net and Dustin talk about the rally on the overnight trade and start to preview the situation with livestock when a flash sale of corn to China & Mexico comes across the wire as they speak. All of this and more on today's Opening Market Podcast.
