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Grassley discusses likelihood of assistance in place of no new farm bill
As ag groups continue to rally in a push for a new five-year farm bill, the situation continues to get more complicated with time running out. This week Congress passed a stop gap funding bill which did not include any temporary farm aid. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked during his weekly ag conference call, about the likelihood of any temporary assistance for farmers after it was not included in the stop gap funding bill. Grassley says that the current economic...
Iowa Utilities issues pipeline permit
The Iowa Utilities Commission has found that Summit Carbon Solutions has substantially complied with the requirements of a June 25 order regarding the company’s application for a hazardous liquid pipeline permit. Last week, the IUC issued the permit. The order doesn’t...
Secretary Naig reflects on the Farm Progress Show
Not only do we enjoy the Farm Progress Show for the innovation that is showcased, but we also get a chance to hear from ag policymakers and talk about the issues that face the industry. There was no shortage of those conversations at the Boone site this year. U.S. Ag...
Landus announces unprecedented healthcare for farmers
The Farm Progress Show is all about innovation, and there aren’t many companies that prioritize innovation as much as Landus does. We’ve talked with them many times about innovation in agriculture, whether it’s from their Innovation Connector itself or from the new...
U.S. Export Sales Report (8-29-24)
Export sales have turned around now, as we saw great new crop sales again this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said these numbers are exactly what we want to see right now. McBride said that increased demand has really been showing through in the flash...
U.S. ag exports expected to decline in FY2025
U.S. agriculture exports are expected to face headwinds in Fiscal Year 2025 that will drive an estimated $4 billion drop in exports. Lower commodity prices are one big factor but USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says that a confluence of issues could challenge United...
USDA launches online debt consolidation tool
The USDA launched a new Debt Consolidation Tool that allows U.S. agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might come from debt consolidation. That consolidation could come from either a local lender or the Farm...
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SW Iowa crops still looking great heading into harvest
There’s not much time left until harvest season will be upon us in Iowa, and the crops in the southwest part of the state are still looking great. SW Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said he’s expecting a bumper crop for both corn and soybeans this year. Meyer said...
Financial benefits of climate-smart commodities
Approximately 13,000 American farms participate in the climate-smart commodity initiative, which covers about eight million acres of land. Ag Secretary Tom talked about the appeal of the initiative and said he expects those participation numbers to continue growing....
A drop in soybean condition ratings
USDA is reporting a drop in condition ratings for soybeans and a possible frost in parts of the Upper Midwest. That is USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. There was no change to the corn condition rating this week with the number remaining at 65% good to excellent....
Koch completes $3.6 billion purchase of Iowa Fertilizer Co.
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions successfully purchased OCI Global’s fertilizer plant in Wever, Iowa, for $3.6 billion. After announcing the pending sale last year, the finished transaction gives Koch access to a state-of-the-art facility and its related businesses. The...
Keeping new dairy calves healthy from respiratory diseases
While we have talked at length about what H5N1 or bird flu looks like for dairy herds, we have to remember that this isn’t the only health concern we face. There are still the old standards we have to guard against, and at this time of year, we see more calves moving...