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Ethanol production hits another record high
The Energy Information Administration said ethanol output jumped to a new record high in the seven days ending on December 12. U.S. production rose to an average of 1.131 million barrels a day, which the agency said is up from 1.105 million the previous week and eclipsed a record set two weeks earlier. In the Midwest, output rose to an average of 1.078 million barrels a day, up from 1.046 million the prior week. That was all the gains for the week. East Coast production was steady at 11,000...
Make sure your soil is ready for planting season
There are a lot of questions for this year’s crop, especially with how dry things were heading into the fall. Many farmers are rightfully worried about whether or not there will be enough moisture in the soil once planting season comes around. Andrew Phillips of...
FBN helping farmers leverage new revenue streams
When it comes to the psychology of agriculture it is important to worry about what you can control. The seed you select, the chemicals you apply, and when you eat lunch are all within your control. The weather, ag policy changes, and commodity prices are all outside...
Showcasing U.S. red meat at food trade shows in Japan
The Supermarket Trade Show- one of Japan’s most important food shows- just wrapped up, and with support from industry partners, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) showcased U.S. pork and beef products to key buyers from Japan’s retail sector. USMEF-Japan...
Prop 12 will cause market chaos
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack didn’t hold back when asked about the potential economic harm of California’s Prop 12. “If Congress doesn’t act, we’re going to have chaos in the marketplace,” Vilsack said in response to a question from House Ag Committee Chair Glenn...
Is the economy affecting Farm Bill progress?
Despite the high rises of the DOW and the S&P 500, the economy for the average American is not in a good place. Political and economic pundits are arguing back and forth whether we are in a recession or not. If we are in one, it hasn’t been an epic recession, but...
Growth Energy highlighting biofuel opportunities
Heading further into 2024, one of the top missions for Growth Energy is year-round, nationwide access to E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor spoke on E15 during her keynote address at the group’s annual meeting. Skor said it’s a proven fact that year-round E15 will save...
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Rain continues as floods tear through the state
The wet weather trend has persisted, as the weekly drought monitor is containing less and less dryness with every release. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said that wetter weather pattern is likely to continue for a while as well. Northwest Iowa has seen...
AFBF says Congress must make clearer laws after Chevron ruling
The American Farm Bureau says it’s now up to Congress to write clearer laws in the wake of the Supreme Court’s historic Friday ruling overturning legal precedent favoring federal bureaucrats over judges. AFB Deputy General Counsel Travis Cushman says the ruling...
Conditions are ideal for tar spot to thrive this growing season
Fortunately for Iowa growers, mother nature has delivered some much-needed rainfall to the state this spring and summer while eliminating all areas of drought in Iowa. Unfortunately for Iowa growers, wet conditions also provide the ideal environment for fungal...
Weekly Iowa crop progress and condition report
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and...
Food safety important for July 4th cookout
As we get ready to celebrate our independence this Thursday, there will be lots of fun activities. We think of the fireworks displays and the safety required to take care of those involved, but what about something as simple as the July 4th cookout? Have you thought...
