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House Ag Committee beginning farm bill markup this week
After another delay- this time due to the weather- the House Ag Committee will begin the markup process for the next farm bill. With so much outdated legislation, Congress has their work cut out for them to modernize the top ag policy. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said there are several priorities for Farm Bill 2.0. Perhaps at the top of that list is research funding, with things like New World Screwworm and African Swine Fever posing a threat to U.S. livestock. For more information, visit...
Changes to the RFS don?t change its goals
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) marked its 17th anniversary on August 8th. Joe Kakesh, general counsel for Growth Energy, talks about how the program is changing.?Until recently, Congress gave the EPA specific statutory volume for blending each year through 2022,?...
Land sales and used farm machinery markets robust
The market for land sales and used farm machinery is still red hot in 2022. Land prices continue to climb at auction and used farm equipment in great condition is drawing numbers close to new prices at sale.Tracy Coffland, a representative with Steffes group auctions,...
Reflections of the Farm Progress Show
As we wrap up the week and the month of August, we can?t help but breathe a sigh of relief after a long month. Between all the events we are a part of, it can drain you. The thing that keeps you going, though, is the camaraderie with fellow broadcasters, the people...
USDA says farm profits to reach near-record high in 2022
USDA?s Economic Research Service forecasts inflation-adjusted U.S. net cash farm income to increase by $13.5 billion or 8.7 percent from 2021. Net cash farm income is gross cash income minus cash expenses and will reach $168.5 billion in 2022, the highest level since...
Syngenta focusing on simplicity with new seed trait names
Farmers know just how complicated agronomy can be, especially when it comes to seed genetics. There are many factors to consider when picking out the right seed for a farm, and sometimes all of that information can be pretty difficult to process. That?s why Syngenta...
Carbon credits can be a win-win for farmers
Carbon credits are still relatively new in the ag industry, so there?s a lot that most producers probably don?t know about them still. The Farm Progress Show was a great place to find more of that information, especially if you visited Indigo Ag. They even had a big...
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Grassley in favor of legislation to counter Prop 12
Proposition 12 is a California law that mandates more space for breeding pigs. The United States Supreme Court justices upheld a decision to dismiss the lawsuit from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that sought...
Climate pattern likely to shift to El Nino later this spring
The drought conditions in Iowa have been trending in the right direction recently, as some timely rains have worked to replenish the soil moisture levels. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided an update on the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report for the...
South American Weather and Crop Update (5-16-23)
The weather in South America is still pretty open and dry for farmers to work in the fields. While they would?ve appreciated that weather earlier this year, it?s still making things easier. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
Lawmakers introduce legislation to classify corn as an advanced biofuel
New legislation introduced Monday in the House of Representatives would allow for ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel. The Fuels Parity Act would also require the Environmental Protection Agency to use the Argonne GREET model to determine the...
35th World Pork Expo offers great opportunities for producers
It is only a few weeks away. Thousands of people from all over the globe will descend on the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the 35th World Pork Expo. The event runs from June 7-9 and offers educational forums, the latest in pork production technology, and always great...
