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Farmer bridge payments on track for release this month
The USDA is on track to deliver the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments to farmers. Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, said things are looking good to get that help in the hands of producers this month. Fordyce said producers should set aside just a quarter of an hour to create an account at login.gov as soon as possible. For more information on how to sign up for a login.gov account, go to farmers.gov/account.
Four meatpacker CEOs to testify before Congress
The four CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before Congress. Reuters said the meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers.House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says it?s important to...
Tractor and combine sales lower for first time in almost a year
When scarcity is an issue, usually that means more and faster sales. However, the longer those supplies stay low, the worse effect it has on the marketplace. Soon, there aren?t any options left and then sales dip off.That is what has happened to the tractor and...
NPB stresses manure safety in the pork industry
The National Pork Board is asking producers to take safety precautions when applying manure this spring.Marguerite Tan, NPB Director of Environmental Programs, says manure is a valuable nutrient source for crops and an important component of the pork industry?s...
Ernst hears bird flu concerns from Iowa poultry producers
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst recently met with north-central Iowa egg producers to hear their concerns and experiences with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.During a visit to Clarion in Wright County, Ernst said much of the discussion centered around bird flu outbreaks...
AFBF ready to celebrate National Volunteer Week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is preparing to celebrate National Volunteer Week next week from April 17-23. Elise Cruce, AFBF Managing Director of Leadership Development, said Farm Bureau is using the week to celebrate the volunteer work of its...
New veterinary debt solutions program launches
Farm Journal Foundation is partnering with the Zoetis Foundation to launch a new program to find solutions for relieving student debt in the veterinary industry. The effort?s long-term goal seeks to address shortages of veterinarians to work with farmers in rural...
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Beef provides high quality nutrition and versatility
Yesterday, we talked about how the beef industry always has to fight misinformation, especially when it comes to questions about sustainability. However, some groups also target another aspect: nutrition. But this is just another one of those baseless claims that has...
A wealth of options from AMVAC with Impact? Herbicide
The Impact? Herbicide brand has built a diverse portfolio of specific products to take out different weed species at different times during the growing season.Mark Foster, marketing manager Midwest with AMVAC, says that there are four specific products in the Impact?...
Combine sales up in 2022 while tractor sales decline
The number of combines sold went up while the number of tractors sold declined in 2022. Curt Blades, AEM senior vice president - industry sectors and product leadership, says the decline largely reflects the robust sales in 2020 and 2021.Combine sales saw continued...
AFBF files challenge to new WOTUS rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and 17 other organizations are challenging the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in a lawsuit. AFBF Deputy General Counsel Travis Cushman said the new WOTUS rule once again gives the federal government sweeping authority...
Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury counties
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury CountiesAsh tree-killing insect now confirmed in all but three of Iowa?s 99 countiesDES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2023) ? Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been discovered in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury Counties...
