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Dairy producers in Iowa reminded to obtain 2026 dairy margin coverage by February 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 12 and the deadline to enroll is Feb. 26, 2026. “We encourage producers to join the 175 dairy operations in Iowa that have already signed up for this important safety net program in advance of the deadline,” said USDA Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive...
Wheat in the driver?s seat in grain trade
Many times, all it takes is one commodity to have an influence, that causes them to fly in one direction or another and take everybody along for the ride. Even though it is a sleeper commodity in Iowa, wheat is the one that is doing it today. We have gotten news that...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-12-22)
This week?s report was very bearish. The value of the U.S. dollar is still climbing, so analysts were hoping to see some better sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there were marketing year lows for wheat, corn, beans, and cotton.McBride added that...
NPB helps state associations fund local projects
The National Pork Board uses checkoff investments to help fund state associations fund local projects. This is all intended to help local farmers with any needs they have. This can take on a variety of shapes and forms.Cheryl Day is the Executive Vice President of the...
Governor Reynolds attends groundbreaking for $300 million chemical plant in Eddyville
Officials gathered in Eddyville this week for the ceremonial start of construction of a $300 million chemical plant that will use corn to make fabric and other materials.The project- a joint venture of Cargill and HELM, a chemical company based in Germany- is called...
Trade Promotion Authority key to future deals
U.S. agriculture depends on trade and is always looking to expand opportunities for overseas business. According to two former Trump Administration officials, until we can bring back Trade Promotion Authority, we are going to be at a standstill.Gregg Doud is vice...
Morel mushroom hunting stays a popular activity in Iowa
Well, it is that time of year when folks all over the state and the Midwest go out and search for the elusive little fungus, we all know as the morel mushroom. I had the chance to join one Iowa family earlier this week to find out what is so special about those little...
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Case IH celebrating 100 years of Farmall tractors
Recently, Case IH kicked off their celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the Farmall tractor line. Originally, Bert R. Benjamin, an engineer for International Harvester, set out to design a tractor that could replace horses and, fittingly, ?farm all.? Since then,...
USDA Under Secretary Taylor visits Iowa State campus
The Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Alexis Taylor made a stop on Iowa State?s campus on Friday February 10th to meet with Iowa producer organizations and local exporters to highlight the benefits of...
NPPC shares quarterly economic update
The National Pork Producers Council recently released its quarterly economic update. Coming off of a strong year in 2022, many producers are wondering how 2023 will shape up to be. Holly Cook, a staff economist with the NPPC, explained the update and why it?s...
USDA proposes to remove flavored milk from schools
Last week, we discussed how the USDA proposes cutting the amount of dairy and milk provided under the WIC program. However, the proposals on dairy do not end there. You may not want to hear this for those school-aged kids, but the USDA is now proposing that chocolate...
Another record year for farm exports
The American agriculture sector posted its best export year ever in 2022. USDA says international sales of America?s farm and food products reached $196 billion. Final trade data from the U.S. Commerce Department showed U.S. ag exports increased 11 percent, or $19.5...
