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RCIS improves claims speed with modern tools
When disaster strikes and a grower needs to file a claim, every day counts. RCIS says that is why they have invested heavily in tools that make the entire process faster, clearer, and easier for farmers. From aerial technology to real-time communication, the goal is to reduce stress and help farmers recover more quickly after a damaging event. The company has expanded its use of drones, satellites, and digital communication platforms to improve how adjusters identify problems in the field and...
Farm bank lending increased in 2023
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7 percent to $110 billion. The American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank Performance Report credits elevated production costs, commodity price volatility, and a return...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-26-24)
Argentina is still dealing with crop concerns from the amount of rain they’ve gotten as of late. Even with that rain, though, dryness is still looming over South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in Brazil...
Vibrant market for U.S. red meat in South Korea
An agribusiness trade mission organized by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is underway in Seoul, South Korea, led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) helped coordinate the...
Naig gives update on legislative efforts for agriculture
As the state house gets ready to wind down for the year, and tractors and farms get ready to wind up, we have decided to take a look at a few of the initiatives that the Iowa government looked at concerning agriculture policy. Two of those come right to the forefront,...
Cattle on feed report shows big jump in February placements
The latest Cattle on Feed report was released on March 22nd by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and it shows a significant increase in placements in feedlots in February. The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA indicates that placements in...
NCBA focusing on nutrition research
The beef industry is always conducting high-level research studies to learn about all aspects of beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Nutrition Research Dr. Shalene McNeill said around 20 human nutrition trials are going on at any given...
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Malaysia emerging as a promising destination for U.S. pork
U.S. pork exports to Malaysia have gained significant momentum in recent months, due in part to the impact of African swine fever on domestic production and tightening supplies of European pork. While Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country, the non-Muslim portion...
Real Pork Scholars Program teaches valuable professional skills
National Pork Board’s Real Pork Scholars Program is a prestigious cohort-based program designed to build capacity for research and communication in the next generation of leaders in the U.S. pork industry. Current Scholar Lindsey Britton said the program helps...
A diversified nitrogen plan can withstand a wet growing season
The goal of Pivot Bio microbial nitrogen is to have a reliable source of nitrogen available for when the plant needs nutrition during the critical growth stages of the growing season. Because the microbes bind to the root, they are available when the crop needs them...
John Deere confirms more layoffs
John Deere, faced with lower customer demand for equipment, declining sales, and a difficult ag economy, confirmed cuts in its global salaried workforce. Corridor Business says Deere didn’t release details on the number of salaried employees affected. In a statement,...
Senator Ernst not pleased with slow pace of 45Z credit progress
When I was out in Washington, D.C. earlier this year, the Treasury Department was releasing tax credit information for Clean Fuel Production. 45Z is the credit code for biofuel producers to increase domestic production. However, guidance for the 2025 rule is slow and...
