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NCBA says Prop 12 language critical for cattle producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says language dealing with California’s Proposition 12 law has become one of the most important livestock issues tied to the Farm Bill debate in Washington. During the recent NAFB Washington Watch event, NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes said cattle producers are paying close attention because they believe the issue reaches far beyond the pork industry. Johannes said NCBA has been heavily focused on protecting language included in the House Agriculture...
Senators demand increase in ag exports
A group of Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to take action to increase agricultural exports. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Finance Committee member John Thune (R-South Dakota), and U.S. Senate Agriculture,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-19-24)
Not much different in South America this week, as harvest continues to steadily progress in Brazil with the planters for safrinha corn following close behind. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. Harvest progress has...
Lawmakers seek USDA telework policy investigation
Two Senate Agriculture Committee members are questioning the Department of Agriculture's telework policy. Republicans John Boozman of Arkansas and Joni Ernst of Iowa request USDA's Inspector General build upon its oversight of the federal agency's telework abuse and...
Iowa farmer joins board at U.S. Soybean Export Council
Farmers in Iowa are not just talking the talk when it comes to putting in the hard work needed to help advance the agriculture industry for farmers across the country, they are walking the walk as well. Leadership in the industry is provided by everyday farmers who...
Biobased products and the future of agriculture
Biobased products are already a big part of agriculture, but they figure to play an even more prominent role in the future as more oil-based products are produced from plants. That was the message from a panel of experts at Agri-Pulse’s Ag and Food Policy summit....
Latter half of 2024 could hold optimism for dairy prices
Dairy prices have been low for some time, but there may be reasons for optimism during the second half of 2024. Lucas Fuess, the senior dairy analyst for Rabo AgriFinance, says the industry needs to get through the next few months first. Looking ahead to the second...
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour wraps up with record crop projections
The final estimate from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour shows record yields for both corn and soybeans. Corn yield is set at 181.1 bushels per acre, while soybeans are at 54.9 bpa. Eastern Leg Tour Leader Brian Grete said that, while these estimates are just a snapshot in...
Strong notes for both pork and beef exports in June
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While June pork exports were lower year-over-year, shipments through the first half of the year...
Crop management strategies for the stretch run of the season
As we approach the final stretch of the growing season, farmers are making critical management strategies to help their crops cross the finish line with the best yields possible. In instances where it is no longer helpful to apply crop protection products, farmers can...
Secretary Naig announces 11 grants to support Iowa specialty crop production
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded more than $368,000 in grants to help grow demand for Iowa’s specialty crops. The funding will be distributed to support 11 projects that...
Iowa producer tells her farm’s story to buyers in San Francisco
Consumers are asking more and more questions about where their food and products are coming from. They want more accountability for the environment and sustainability. Farmers around the United States are working to share that story and assure their customers about...
