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Small machines with big impact on Iowa farms
Utility vehicles may not always be the largest machines on an operation, but John Deere says they are often among the most used. As farms continue to look for efficiency in daily tasks, the company says feedback from producers is shaping how newer Gator models are designed and brought to market. John Deere go-to-market manager Eric Halfman says customer input plays a major role in how the company positions new equipment, especially machines that are used throughout the day. He says utility...
Navigator CO2 Ventures partners with POET for carbon capture
We have talked in the past about the new Heartland Greenway Project that will be spanning a large chunk of the upper Midwest and has much of its operation in Iowa. Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC is leading the way on carbon disposal with this project. The project is aimed...
Farm Bureau announces iFarmiVote voter toolkit for rural America
As we enter the middle of 2022, we know that the inundation of political ads and commentary is only going to increase. Not only are there local and state elections, but it is also the midterms for the Congressional elections, and it will be interesting to see which...
Record gas prices and its effects on ethanol
If you?ve travelled anywhere within the last week or visited the gas station anytime soon you probably have noticed that gas prices have rapidly gone up, and the money in your wallet has rapidly gone down. While the almost daily rise in prices is affecting consumer?s...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-7-22)
Both Brazil and Argentina have dry weather in the current forecast, which will help them work on harvest. However, Argentina will likely see some rains in the next 6-10 days, which would obviously hinder them a bit. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a...
Rep. Axne leads letter urging Commerce Dept. to prioritize rural America
Members of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) were led by Rep. Cindy Axne, along with fellow NDC Rural Reinvestment Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Cheri Bustos, in writing to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to urge the Department of Commerce to ensure rural America is a...
Planting is wrapped up… now what?
I know that the title is not a question to ask a farmer. They usually know what is next on the list of tasks required to successfully grow a crop. However, each year does present a different list of challenges and that is what we need to consider when we ask what is...
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Strong interest in U.S. beef at Gulfood in Dubai
With support from USDA, the Beef Checkoff Program and the Texas Beef Council, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) promoted U.S. beef at Gulfood, one of the world?s largest food trade shows. The event was held Feb. 20-24 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. USMEF CEO...
A strong year for Iowa pork producers
Kevin Rasmussen is a farmer from Humboldt County Iowa who served as the Iowa Pork Producers Association President in 2022 and now serves on the board of directors. He says that 2022 was a year of smooth sailing.Rasmussen says that a big focus in 2022 was helping to...
Chief Ag Negotiator talks top trade priorities
Doug McKalip is busy in his role as Chief Agricultural Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative?s Office. At the recent USDA Ag Outlook Forum, McKalip talked about some of his top priorities.?The first focus would be on keeping markets we have open,? McKalip...
Iowa to request emergency E15 waiver for 2023
States seeking year-round E-15 may request an emergency waiver for the 2023 summer driving season. The Environment Protection Agency announced a proposal this week to allow year-round E-15 in states that requested the waiver. However, the proposal delays...
ARC/PLC signup deadline fast approaching
The temperatures are turning warmer. Soon, we will be back in daylight savings time. The itch to get the dirt turned and the seed planted is starting to affect us all. It?s almost time to start the 2023 crop season here in Iowa. However, before you do any of that, you...
