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Farm bankruptcies continued climbing in 2025
A new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report said Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings in 2025, a 46 percent increase from 2024. The Midwest and Southeast filed 121 and 105 Chapter 12 cases, respectively, far outpacing any other regions. Deep crop losses across commodities common in those two regions have compounded after years of declining receipts and rising expenses. Filing for Chapter 12 bankruptcy is a last resort for farmers who have...
NCBA says NEPA compromises environmental and economic goals
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council expressed concern over the Biden administration?s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule on Tuesday. The NCBA and PLC said the rule undermines progress made over the last several years when...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-19-22)
The current forecast has South America looking dry for a little while.Dry conditions aren?t a huge concern yet, but that can always change. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that prolonged dry conditions could cause some crop stress in Brazil?s safrinha...
Senate Democrats ask Secretary Vilsack to support California Prop 12
Senate Democrats, including the Senate Ag Committee Chair, urge Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to support California's Proposition 12 before the Supreme Court. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla of California, along with New Jersey's Cory Booker and Senate...
Xtend Crop Protection has you covered in 2022
It won?t be long now, and we will see the planters rolling in earnest across Iowa. The first days of a new growing season are filled with excitement, anticipation, and angst. We are ready to see what we can produce, but we are also filled with trepidation because we...
Skor: Year-round E15 means cleaner options at the pump
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says year-round E15 sales means cleaner options at the pump along with a stronger rural economy. Skor attended President Biden?s event at POET Bioprocessing in Menlo last week where he announced the administration will lift outdated...
Biden touts infrastructure law during Iowa stop
President Biden spoke highly of his bipartisan infrastructure law during his visit to Iowa last week. Biden says the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have a direct impact on roads and bridges in Iowa.Biden talks about other key benefits of the bipartisan...
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Colder weather could help maintain snowpack until spring
Even with measurable precipitation across much of the state, there was no change to last week?s U.S. Drought Monitor in Iowa. The ground is still completely frozen, so we won?t be seeing any change for a while. However, Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said...
Foundational elements of achieving higher corn yields
This is the time of the year when many farmers are making plans for planting and the upcoming growing season.Robby Meeker, LG Seeds agronomist, says that in order to achieve higher corn yields a farmer must have three key areas in order. Genetic selection, balanced...
NCGA action teams host first 2023 meetings
National Corn Growers Association action teams recently met for their first meeting of the year. Troy Schneider, NCGA market development team chairman, said that with a new year underway, they will continue work to promote corn around the world, dispel myths on...
Adding new income through renewable farming practices
Many farmers have been voluntarily using sustainable farming practices for many years on their operations by using regenerative agriculture practices that boost soil health and water quality.Farmers can now earn a financial benefit from farming sustainably and making...
Secretary Naig encourages Iowans to apply for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 10. The program, which is designed to support projects that enhance...
