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Iowa farmers need increased economic certainty
As concerns continue to rise regarding the possibility of year-round E15, farmers are still having to deal with heightened economic pressures. The increased demand from year-round E15 would go a long way in helping to alleviate much of that burden. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said farmers are obviously ready to meet increased demand for E15. Feenstra also sits on the Ways and Means Committee, where they are also looking closely at the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more...
Mexico’s new President vows commitment to USMCA
Mexico has a new president, and that could have implications for U.S. farm trade and the number one foreign market for exports. On Monday Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president of Mexico, she is the first woman president in Mexico’s history. Claudia Sheinbaum is the...
Groups respond positively to new USDA rule on competition
Several agricultural groups responded positively to USDA’s release of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems proposed rule. The National Farmers Union says the rule addresses abuses by the poultry industry of broiler chicken producers under...
U.S. Wheat harvest off to early start
When we have been looking at the markets that have had the strongest runs lately, wheat is at the top of that list. The volatility has been very interesting to watch as many outside factors are weighing on the markets. A lot of it is linked to Mother Nature. Whether...
AFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Chair stresses need for farm bill
An American Farm Bureau Federation young farmer testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s subcommittee on commodities, risk management and trade. Kevin Lussier, Chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, says he spoke...
Midwest Dairy seeking candidates for the 71st Iowa Dairy Princess
During this Dairy Month, Midwest Dairy’s Iowa Division is looking for candidates to serve as the 71st annual Iowa Dairy Princess. Heidi Lantzky, Iowa Dairy Princess Program Coordinator, said the Iowa Dairy Princess serves as the official goodwill ambassador for the...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-4-24)
Much of South America is dry again this week. This is good news for farmers who are looking to wrap up harvest and receive some flood relief. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns. First crop corn harvest is pretty well...
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Thinking of crop protection as an “insurance policy” for your crops
Crop protection products are always evolving and improving to meet the demands of dealing with resistant weeds, insects, and new fungal diseases. Input from growers is invaluable to the companies producing crop protection products as they provide real world feedback...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-8-24)
The monsoonal rains have finally manifested in South America, which will start to ease some concerns about the dry climate. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns in Brazil and Argentina. Since the soil is much different...
NPPC secures 9th Circuit victory defending producers’ freedom to farm
In a victory for the U.S. pork industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit based in San Francisco rejected a lawsuit from several activist groups who sought to impose sweeping changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) concentrated animal...
FFA hits a record high of one million members
If it feels like you see more blue-corduroy jackets around these days, you’re right. The National FFA Organization recently announced that it has set a record with over one million members. The total is now 1,027,273- an 8.6 percent year-over-year increase. Kristy...
Clean Fuels Alliance partners with PepsiCo for a B100 Fleet
For decades we have been touting the benefits of ethanol and biodiesel. Not only is it renewable and cheaper than standard fuels, it is also better for the environment. That is why we are seeing more conversions to high blends of biofuels across the country. It adds...
