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More details released for USDA bridge payment program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced details of the bridge assistance payment program for specialty crop growers. Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the aid will go to farmers based on a rate that is still to be announced. While there are still some specifics to be announced,...
New USDA digital cattle market data tool available soon
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is preparing to launch a new market data tool for cattle producers called the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Live Cattle Data Dashboard. The new digital tool for cattle producers will give users the ability to access...
USDA proposes next steps to fairer markets and transparency
The USDA announced the next steps it’s proposing to address the many complex competition issues in agricultural markets and create a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers. USDA is proposing the rule “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital...
NASDA addressing some of Ag’s top concerns
We know that there are a lot of things that are being juggled around in the ag industry. There are a lot of policies that are being made or stalling in Washington, that farmers need to have certainty about. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture...
Crops will still need timely rainfall this summer
Iowa has seen no shortage of rain recently, and while we are starting to see consequences of too much rain, having our soil profiles refilled is a blessing as the growing season kicks off. However, that water that is stored in the soil won’t last forever. Iowa State...
Determining the best management strategies for late planted corn
Due to the frequent rainfall this spring, many farmers in Iowa were racing against the May 31st final planting date to ensure full crop insurance coverage on their planted corn acres. Because of the race against the calendar not all corn was planted in ideal...
Strong demand for U.S. beef in Colombia despite restrictions
Colombia is the only trading partner to impose restrictions on imports of U.S. beef as a result of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) being detected in some lactating dairy cows. Homero Recio, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin America representative,...
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Practical Farmers of Iowa encouraging farmers to reduce nitrogen applications
Enrollment is now open for the Practical Farmers of Iowa N Rate Risk Protection Program. Both farmers who are experienced and farmers who are new to reducing rates are eligible to lower their financial risk due to reduced nitrogen application. Chelsea Ferrie, PFI’s...
Suspended dockworkers strike more reason for new farm bill
The East and Gulf Coast dockworkers strike has been suspended until January 15th and it is yet another reason producers need a new farm bill. The International Longshoremen’s Association ordered its members back to work after their three-day work stoppage while...
Secretary Naig welcomes applications for Choose Iowa dairy innovation grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, and welcomed grant applications for projects that will increase on-farm dairy processing, reduce farm labor costs, and expand the availability of Iowa...
Pork can be a nutritious meal solution for busy parents
Simple Feeders is one of the seven segments of the National Pork Board’s Consumer Connect in-depth research identified as a priority segment for growth potential. Kristen Hicks-Roof, director of human nutrition with the National Pork Board, said convenience is a...
Earth Optics & Pattern Ag merge to offer in-depth field analysis
In a time where we find the inputs of our crops putting a burden on the profits we get from them, we want to make sure we are getting the most out of every dollar we spend. If we are going to spend the money on soil tests and analysis, why not get more than just a...
