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Signup period for Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends this week
The signup deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends on Thursday, February 26. Trey Forsyth, the vice president of government and regulatory affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation, said the DMC has been improved by multiple changes. Forsyth said this program has generated significant return on investment for producers of all sizes. Forsyth encouraged producers to head into their local FSA office and get signed up as soon as possible. For more information, visit...
USDA starts issuing payments for Spot Market Hog Pandemic
The USDA is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program and expects to issue approximately $62.8 million in assistance payments to producers this week. SMHPP assists eligible producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale...
Naig talks Century/Heritage Farms & Ag?s presence at the Iowa State Fair
As we are only a short time from the start of the Iowa State Fair here in Des Moines, preparations are being finalized as we get ready for a whole-state celebration. Agriculture is a large part of the heritage of this state. And as we speak about ?Heritage?, one of...
Minnesota Farmfest offering livestreams for key presentations
National farm and ranch leaders will be at Minnesota Farmfest August 2-3 to discuss key agricultural topics. The forums will cover a number of agricultural subjects, ranging from the upcoming farm bill to the agricultural outlook for the upcoming year and many other...
Protect corn yield potential from tar spot
Tar spot is still new to the Midwestern corn fields and is quickly becoming a problematic disease. Agronomists are advising farmers to act now to protect their corn yield potential, since cases have already been confirmed in fields across the Corn Belt.Golden Harvest...
Axne leads letter to DOJ about investigation of Nation?s largest beef packers
Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) led a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting an update on its investigation into allegations of market manipulation by the nation?s four biggest beef packing companies.Over the last few decades, the four largest beef packing...
Ukraine situation a focus at USGC meeting
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is holding its 62nd Annual Board of Delegates meeting in Sacramento, CA this week. They are talking about market growth, the geopolitical situation, and much more. Friend of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Susan Littlefield of KRVN...
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Iowa House passes bill restricting drone surveillance of livestock facilities
The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill that restricts drone surveillance of livestock facilities without permission from the property owner. If House File 572 becomes law, remotely piloted aircraft couldn?t fly within 400 feet of homesteads or other areas...
Optimizing performance and saving money with Precision Planting
If you are a farmer looking to upgrade your ag equipment with new technology you are doing so because you are attempting to produce better yields and improve profitability. You can achieve those goals with new equipment, but it will come with a costly price tag....
Take care of your fields and yourself this planting season
Whether your planters are rolling or the ground is still frozen, it?s that time of year to review your plans for Spring and make sure you?re ready to pivot if needed. Chris Turner, U.S. Country Division Head for Bayer, is reminding growers to take care of their fields...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-13-23)
After a few weeks of considerable market activity, this week?s export sales were fairly unremarkable. Both corn and soybeans were slightly low but still came within estimates. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s export data.On...
Secretary Naig issues statement on WOTUS court decision
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 12, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement after the court's decision today on the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:?The court?s decision to grant an injunction on the Biden Administration?s...
