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Farmers encouraged to review grain systems after harvest

Farmers encouraged to review grain systems after harvest

Harvest is one of the busiest times of the year for Iowa farmers, and keeping combines moving is only part of the equation. Getting grain from the field into storage efficiently can make a major difference in how smoothly the season progresses. Even with careful preparations, some problems with grain handling systems may not become apparent until equipment is put to the test. Randy Sheley, grain conditioning specialist with GSI, says farmers should take time to evaluate their grain handling...

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Boozman releases revised Farm Bill 2.0 ahead of Senate markup

Boozman releases revised Farm Bill 2.0 ahead of Senate markup

John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has released updated legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0, the Agricultural Act of 2026, ahead of a committee markup scheduled for this week. The revised proposal includes new language authorizing year-round...

Asia wants U.S. ethanol

Asia wants U.S. ethanol

Japan's push to reduce carbon emissions could open new export opportunities for the U.S. ethanol industry. As the country moves toward wider use of E20 fuel, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is leading a trade mission to Japan to highlight the state's role in producing...

Latest look at ag land values

Latest look at ag land values

USDA recently published the latest edition of its Land Values report which provides a snapshot of the value of various agricultural properties. Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service offers a summary of the report. Honig also breaks down the...

BASF XARVIO® guides fungicide application timing

BASF XARVIO® guides fungicide application timing

With crop margins remaining tight, farmers are looking for every opportunity to make the most of each input dollar. Digital agriculture tools are becoming a larger part of that effort, helping growers use field-level data and predictive modeling to make more informed...

New Renewable Fuel Standard volumes spurring industry growth

New Renewable Fuel Standard volumes spurring industry growth

The Environmental Protection Agency's new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes are giving the biodiesel industry a significant boost. The agency raised biomass-based diesel obligations to levels the industry says more accurately reflect production capacity. Paul Winters,...

End of July defined by intense market volatility

End of July defined by intense market volatility

Just when we thought the markets couldn’t be any more volatile, the grains proved us wrong by dropping 20 cents in the corn and nearly 40 cents in the soybeans. Pressure from the warm and dry weather here in the U.S. and war headlines overseas will keep the markets...

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