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BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark returns Saturday
The countdown is on! BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark is back for its third year, and it’s heating up to be bigger and better than ever. Hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), the Iowa Cubs, and Fareway, the family-friendly event kicks off this Saturday, June 21 at noon at Principal Park in Des Moines. This celebration of all things pork and craft beer brings together barbecue lovers, families, and community supporters for a fun-filled day packed with flavor. Here’s what’s...
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....
Drought conditions persist in the main corn growing states
As farmers are ramping up toward planting season, drought conditions continue in many of the top corn-growing states. Last week, the U.S. drought monitor showed 11 percent of Midwest acres are in moderate drought. Over half of the High Plains are in a severe drought,...
Ames-based Haber Technologies named Davidson Prize winner
Haber Technologies of Ames was named a winner of the 2021 Davidson Prize at this year?s special virtual edition of Commodity Classic. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) presented...
Why some farmers feel threatened by Biden Administration
A recent Farm Futures survey found why farmers feel threatened by potential policy objectives under the Biden administration. The survey shows nearly nine of every ten farmers believe taxes will go up under a Biden administration. Another 71 percent believe WOTUS will...
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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...
