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What to expect in the cattle marketplace in 2026
The cattle industry convention and NCBA trade show was in Nashville Tennessee last week and the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network spoke with Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.net about what to expect in the cattle markets this year. Baldwin tells the Iowa Ag Radio Network that supplies continue to tighten for U.S. beef based on the numbers in the recent cattle inventory report. The replacement heifer number was slightly up in the report but Baldwin cautions that a rebuild of the herd will take time to...
Consumer Price Index shows inflation rate of over eight percent
Inflation has become a huge concern in the United States. Yesterday we got an update as to how the situation is.The Bureau of Labor Statistics pegged the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 8.5%. American Farm Bureau?s Chief Economist Roger Cryan says this is the worst rate...
Biden seeks agriculture?s help in lowering gas prices
Profit Matters 4-13-2022President Biden is turning to the aid of biofuels to help lower prices at the pump.During a visit to POET Bioprocessing in Menlo, Iowa on Tuesday, Biden announced an emergency waiver that will allow summertime sales of E15, a move that Iowa?s...
U.S. Cattlemen applaud bill updating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The bipartisan Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act, or A-PLUS Act, got introduced into the House last week.The U.S. Cattlemen?s Association said it?s a long-overdue idea that will help spur more processing capacity in the U.S. if it gets...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-12-22)
Things are cooling off in South America right now. Brazil?s forecast looks very supportive, and, while Argentina is going to be a little dry, things could be a lot worse down there. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that there shouldn?t really be any major...
Summertime E15 Moratorium to be lifted
Today, President Biden will be in Menlo, where it is expected that he will be removing restrictions on summertime E15 sales. This comes at a time when motorists are paying higher gas prices due to the situation in the Ukraine and economic retaliations against Russia....
Infrastructure law to boost high-speed rural internet
President Biden?s bipartisan infrastructure law has the chance to bring Americans universal high-speed internet, according to infrastructure bill coordinator Mitch Landrieu. During a press conference on Monday, Landrieu said high-speed internet will be getting a very...
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Farming more efficiently through the use of data collection
Efficiency of farm operations has come into focus for farmers. With input costs high, farmers and producers are eager to use those inputs as efficiently as possible.Stephen Leininger, an AGRIntelligence Information Specialist with Helena, says that farmers are always...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-17-23)
More rain in the forecast for Argentina means they?re finally getting close to the end of planting season. On the other hand, the fabulous weather in Brazil has produced an enormous crop, which is stirring excitement in South America as Brazilian harvest begins....
Social Security increase followed by increase in scams
The Social Security increase for 2023 is welcome news for seniors, but it?s already being followed by an increase in scam attempts. Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments are increasing 8.7 percent in 2023. This is the annual cost-of-living...
Optimizing plant health and improving crop performance with biologicals
Each farmer would like to maximize production efficiently and effectively. One area that farmers and producers are turning to in order to optimize plant health and improve crop performance is through the use of biologicals.Corey Nikkel, a senior field scientist with...
RMA to host crop insurance workshop for specialty crops, organics
Farmers in Iowa can attend a USDA's Risk Management Agency workshop to learn more about crop insurance options, including those designed for agricultural producers who grow specialty and organic crops. RMA will host the free in-person workshops Tuesday, January 24, in...
