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Governor’s Veto Highlights Ag Policy Divide
The battle over House File 639 continues to intensify after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed the bill on Wednesday. The legislation aims at the use of eminent domain in Iowa, a topic that’s become increasingly contentious amid proposals for carbon capture pipelines across the state. Reynolds’ decision directly opposes a measure passed by a legislature dominated by her own Republican Party. The move has sparked strong reactions from both supporters of private property rights and backers of...
Axne helps push biofuels legislation in House
The biofuels industry is looking hard to make a strong comeback in the coming year. We have already seen the Biden EPA decline to further contest the 10th Circuit Court ruling to uphold the Renewable Fuels Standard, and stop some of the Small Refinery Exemptions which...
U.S. suspends some tariffs on U.K. goods
While it won?t have a large effect on farmers immediately, the Biden Administration is suspending some tariffs on goods from the United Kingdom. No longer a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom said in December that it will suspend tariffs on the U.S. tied...
Missouri River flood risk low in 2021, Army Corps says
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the risk of flooding along the Missouri River will be low this spring. According to the Corps, inflows into the basin above Sioux City remain well below average and runoff for February was 70 percent of average. Officials expect...
Southwest Iowa lawmakers hope for biofuels mandate compromise
Two lawmakers from southwest Iowa are hoping a compromise can be reached on a proposal from Governor Kim Reynolds that would mandate higher blends of biofuels at Iowa fueling stations.Governor Reynolds offered legislation this session that would require all gasoline...
Regan confirmation vote likely this week
EPA nominee Michael Regan will likely get a Senate confirmation vote later this week after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer filed cloture Saturday on his nomination. Reports say Senators will vote to advance Regan?s nomination as EPA Administrator on Wednesday...
Vilsack: Farmers are having to rely too much on off-farm income
It is nothing unusual for us to hear about farm families needing off-farm income. Many of these families do this just to get affordable health insurance benefits. Many times, it is because the farm just does not generate enough revenue for the family to stay solvent....
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South American Weather and Crop Update (4-5-22)
A large portion of Brazil is preparing for a bit of a dry spell. While this did cause some initial concerns, it seems like the dry weather didn?t come at a particularly poor time. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they?re still going to be in great shape,...
2022 hemp licensing window to close April 15
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging Iowans to apply for or renew their hemp licenses for the 2022 growing season. Applications are available online through the hemp licensing portal. The deadline to apply for the outdoor growing...
Closing Market Podcast 4-5-2022
GUEST: Bill Moore, PRICE Futures Group
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 4-5-22
Plenty of strength in the grain markets today. Corn is enjoying some buying support, wheat is higher due to poor crop ratings, and soybeans are tagging along on higher grain prices. Riley Smith talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Bayer excited for Climate FieldView updates
Bayer officials discussed new updates to the Climate FieldView platform at this year?s Commodity Classic.Joe Nail, Climate FieldView brand manager for Bayer Crop Science, tells IARN that FieldView Drive is a device that plugs into the diagnostic port of your equipment...
