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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act nearing finish line
A key piece of legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms took a big step toward becoming law. Both legislative chambers have now passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, meaning the bill is nearly across the finish line. Danny Munch, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the legislation takes an important step toward offering children more choice in their school lunch. The bill still has to make it across the President’s desk, but then the...
Upgraded tiling systems have been saviors this spring
Nobody would have believed after the past few years in the Western Corn Belt that we would want a break in the rain. Iowa certainly has had its share, even though some spots are drying out again. My family in Minnesota has been screaming at Mother Nature to turn the...
“Ring of fire” weather will keep Iowa hot and humid
Seems like this week’s hot temperatures were just a taste of what’s in store for next week. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said next week is supposed to have high temperatures and plenty of rainfall due to a “ring of fire” weather configuration. Glisan...
The importance of agronomy at the U.S. Open
Professional Golf's U.S. Open took place last week at North Carolina's famed Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. But it's not just a matter of the world's best golfers showing up and taking a few swings. Years of course preparation take place in the lead up to the...
Grassley questions increased used cooking oil imports
There is a lot on the line for the future of biofuels as United States farmers are hopeful that demand for biofuels continues to climb with U.S. crops helping to provide the feedstock to help power U.S. trucks and cars. However, one of the issues standing in the way...
First USDA trade mission dedicated to indigenous products
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, is in Vancouver, Canada, for a first-of-its-kind trade mission. The mission is intended to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products. “This historic...
Don’t hold your breath on a new Farm Bill in 2024
The lines are in the sand and the differences are glaring as we approach what could be one of the greatest exercises in futility the federal government has seen in quite some time. Of course, we are talking about the Farm Bill, which seems to carry all the optimism of...
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Thinking of crop protection as an “insurance policy” for your crops
Crop protection products are always evolving and improving to meet the demands of dealing with resistant weeds, insects, and new fungal diseases. Input from growers is invaluable to the companies producing crop protection products as they provide real world feedback...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-8-24)
The monsoonal rains have finally manifested in South America, which will start to ease some concerns about the dry climate. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns in Brazil and Argentina. Since the soil is much different...
NPPC secures 9th Circuit victory defending producers’ freedom to farm
In a victory for the U.S. pork industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit based in San Francisco rejected a lawsuit from several activist groups who sought to impose sweeping changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) concentrated animal...
FFA hits a record high of one million members
If it feels like you see more blue-corduroy jackets around these days, you’re right. The National FFA Organization recently announced that it has set a record with over one million members. The total is now 1,027,273- an 8.6 percent year-over-year increase. Kristy...
Clean Fuels Alliance partners with PepsiCo for a B100 Fleet
For decades we have been touting the benefits of ethanol and biodiesel. Not only is it renewable and cheaper than standard fuels, it is also better for the environment. That is why we are seeing more conversions to high blends of biofuels across the country. It adds...
