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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...
Don?t expect any individual trade deals anytime soon
The Biden Administration is getting its feet under it in these first 100 days. One of the things they are focused on is trade. More significantly changing the way the U.S. conducts trade negotiations. The Trump administration took a very aggressive approach, while...
Vilsack outlines trade priorities with NAFB members
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently discussed his top trade priorities now that he and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai have been confirmed to their respective positions.During a virtual press conference with members of the National Association...
AFBF praises USDA?s COVID-19 aid announcement
The American Farm Bureau Federation is lauding U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack?s recent action to release funds and expand eligibility for farmers hit hard by the devastating effects of COVID-19. On March 24th, USDA announced plans to distribute more than...
EPA states position on RFS exemptions before the Supreme Court
The Environmental Protection Agency filed a brief with the Supreme Court last week that lays out its new position on the Renewable Fuel Standard. A DTN report says the brief covered EPA?s view of the scope and purpose of the RFS, stating that three refiners who...
Iowa House passes Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Expansion
The Iowa House recently passed a bill that expands eligibility for the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program. The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program provides an Iowa tax credit for agricultural asset owners to lease their land, equipment and/or buildings to beginning...
Senator Ernst urges USDA to update greenhouse gas modeling
Environmental policy is a hot topic these past few months in Washington, and around the country. The Biden Administration campaigned heavily on improving the environment and combatting climate change. Biofuels have long said that they can be a part of those plans....
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Soybean exports poised to continue strength in 2022
I don?t need to tell you that soybean prices are doing well right now. Demand is strong, and supplies are facing different challenges and victories across the globe. This means that this year?s crop will once again be important for the U.S. Ag industry. With input...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 4-18-22
Corn & Soybeans are off to a very strong start this week, so where will that leave livestock markets? Greg McBride talks about all of this with Dustin Hoffmann on today's Opening Market Podcast.
The impact of global food waste on the planet
A recent Farm Journal Foundation speaker series discussed food waste from a global perspective. Roger Thurow of the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University talks about the level of food loss around the world.?It is one of the great outrages in our world today...
Four meatpacker CEOs to testify before Congress
The four CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before Congress. Reuters said the meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers.House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says it?s important to...
Tractor and combine sales lower for first time in almost a year
When scarcity is an issue, usually that means more and faster sales. However, the longer those supplies stay low, the worse effect it has on the marketplace. Soon, there aren?t any options left and then sales dip off.That is what has happened to the tractor and...
