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Dairy producers see unexpected spike in market prices
A recent jump in the dairy markets was good news for dairy producers. Mike North, the president of the producer division with Ever.Ag, appeared at the Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo and said the spike in prices was driven by weather. North said in this era of price volatility, regardless of the commodity, it’s more important than ever for busy producers to have someone keeping an eye out for marketing opportunities. For more information, visit their website at ever.ag.
New technology key to increasing ag productivity
Technological developments in agriculture have enabled continued output growth without requiring many additional inputs. Innovations in animal and crop genetics, chemicals, equipment, and farm organization have made it possible for total agricultural output to nearly...
Producers “egg”cited about the this year’s Easter egg consumption
With the easter holiday now past us, you have probably sworn off ham for at least six months even though you know it won't be the case because Iowa's pork farmers do such a great job producing delicious pork. You are also probably still eating the discount candy you...
Smallest drought area since 2020
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S. “After wet weather and an early spring across much of the country, drought has decreased to around 18 percent of the U.S. by the end of March, down from 20...
FBN hits major milestone in operating lines financed
Dan English, the general manager of FBN finance, tells the IARN that Farmers Business Network recently eclipsed the $1 billion dollar mark in operating lines financed. English says the $1 billion dollar figure shows a level of trust and confidence between farmers and...
Landus bringing modern data management solutions to farmers
From its beginnings in a basement in Ralston to its current home in downtown Des Moines with the Innovation Connector, Landus has seen a lot of change over the past few years. This coincides with the changes that we’ve seen in the ag industry too, and one of those big...
AFBF collaborates with Farmers Union on FMMO modernization
April 1 was the post-hearing deadline for interested parties to submit briefs to the USDA on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, gave an update on where the modernization process...
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Fueling up fairgoers at the Iowa Pork tent
The Iowa Pork tent at the Iowa State Fair is a long-time tradition that feeds thousands of fairgoers each year. The Iowa Pork tent at the Iowa State Fair provides fairgoers with a lot of options for nutritious fuel to power their day says Ben Nuelle with the Iowa Pork...
Chevron talks Iowa investments at 2024 Iowa State Fair
Saturday, August 10th was Chevron Day at the Iowa State Fair. Stacy Orlandi, President of Chevron Renewable Energy Group, highlighted Chevron's investments in Iowa, particularly focusing on a recent acquisition. Orlandi talked more about the Ames location, especially...
U.S. Export Sales Report (8-15-24)
The marketplace’s focus within the U.S. Export Sales report has shifted as we approach the end of the marketing year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. McBride said the bean exports are already sentenced to a disappointing...
439 Century and heritage farm families honored at the 2024 ISF
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The program celebrates farms that have been owned by the same...
Governor Reynolds talks about Ag showcase at ISF
As we have talked about in the weeks leading up to the fair and during the fair itself, Iowa’s agriculture industry is on full display during the Iowa State Fair. Whether it is the cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens, or Christmas Trees; Iowa Farmers have a lot to be proud...
