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Hesitation could hinder screwworm eradication efforts
The effort to prevent New World Screwworm from reestablishing itself in the United States continues on multiple fronts. While officials are expanding the infrastructure needed to combat the pest, animal health experts say success will also depend on vigilance and cooperation from livestock producers. One of the primary tools used against New World Screwworm is the sterile insect technique. The strategy involves releasing large numbers of sterile male flies into affected areas. When those flies...
Landus teams up with Wessels Oil Company to create Landus Energy
Towards the end of this year’s Farm Progress Show, Landus announced a collaborative venture with Wessels Oil Company- Landus Energy. This partnership will use the strengths of both organizations to enhance the ability to deliver energy products to consumers. Bruce...
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-19-24)
We are still early in the new marketing year, and we’ve started off with some nice export sales numbers. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales came in as expected. McBride said the numbers were even better for soybeans. While sales are still...
RFA addresses EPA tailpipe rule and 45Z tax credit guidance delays
Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper, in a wide-ranging press call, slammed the EPA’s tailpipe emissions rule and delays in issuing 45Z tax credit rules. Cooper’s group joined other ag-related groups in suing the Environmental Protection Agency...
Secretary Naig urges Iowans to focus on safety this harvest season
With the busy harvest season commencing across the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging Iowans to keep safety top of mind in the field, around the farm and on the road. In recognition of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Secretary Naig has...
Low water levels slowing transport on the Mississippi River
After a spring that was loaded with moisture that busted our multi-year drought and slowed down some of the plantings, it is hard to believe that we are talking about dry conditions and low rivers once again. Low rainfalls around the Midwest have contributed again to...
Iowans testify before Senate committee on disaster relief programs
Today, the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, which is chaired by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), hosted a hearing to discuss the challenges facing rural small businesses and the federal support they have received, specifically through the U.S....
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U.S. Export Sales Report (1-24-25)
While both the corn and soybean numbers were within the range of estimates in this week’s export sales report, they were still higher than the 5-year average. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest report from the USDA. McBride said...
Registration open for AFBF FUSION Conference
The best and the brightest Farm Bureau members from across the country will soon take part in the FUSION Conference March 7-10. Amy Jo Estes, a member of the AFBF Promotion & Education committee, said the conference will bring together AFBF’s three hallmark...
Rollins wins support of Senate Ag Committee
Brooke Rollins, nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), appeared before the Senate Agriculture Committee for her confirmation hearing. During the session, Rollins faced questions regarding her qualifications and vision for the...
Iowa Beef welcomes new director of nutrition & health
Ames, Iowa – The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) is excited to welcome Erin Good of Waukee as our new Director of Nutrition & Health. In this role, Erin will lead IBIC’s efforts in beef nutrition programs, collaborating with health organizations, healthcare...
Helping Iowa soybean growers stay informed about always changing markets
Domestic and international markets are always changing, and it is important for Iowa soybean growers to stay up to speed on the shifting landscape. To provide insight into global and domestic market trends and their impact on a farmer’s return on investment for 2025...
