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Biofuel industry awaits EPA’s final reallocation plan
The Environmental Protection Agency has been busy shaping the future of America’s renewable fuel landscape in recent months, with a series of decisions that could have major ripple effects across the biofuels industry. From ethanol to biodiesel and everything in between, each move affects how much renewable fuel refiners must blend and how those requirements impact feedstock markets, including soybeans and other vegetable oils that are key to biomass-based diesel production. In June, the...
New balers packed with innovative technology
The new 1 series round balers from John Deere were on display at this fall’s farm progress show in Decatur Illinois, reminding producers that technology is helping all farm equipment to become more efficient. Chase Milem, go to market manager with John Deere, says...
Reduced tillage helping protect fields from drought
Harvest in full swing across the state. Past President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association Lance Lillibridge farms in Benton County, which is in that D4 drought designation in the latest Drought Monitor so one of the driest areas of the state all growing season long....
Secretary Naig announces Calhoun County water quality project
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has formed a partnership with Calhoun County and the Calhoun County Soil and Water Conservation District to launch the first phase of the North Raccoon...
What happens during the search for a new House Speaker?
Last Tuesday, a vote to vacate the Speaker of the House position was passed by a very slim majority. Only six votes separated “yay” from “nay.” It’s just the latest in the unfolding drama in the rift in the entire House as a whole, and the Republican party. So,...
Secretary Naig encourages propane consumers to plan ahead
With propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging propane consumers to make preparations ahead of the arrival of colder temperatures and winter conditions. “Though it has felt more...
Shanghai seminar highlights versatility of U.S. red meat
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently hosted a trade seminar in Shanghai aimed at showcasing the value and versatility offered by U.S. beef and pork cuts when used in home meal replacement and restaurant meal replacement items. These products are gaining...
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Iowa Farmer will be a Mosaic Frontier Fields Farmer in 2024
Companies are always trying to put their products through rigorous testing before they release them to the public. However, many times the results we see are based on controlled sites and conditions. What happens when it goes out to the average acres across the...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-7-24)
This week’s U.S. Export Sales Report was actually a good one- including a slight rebound in the soybean numbers- ahead of tomorrow's WASDE. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the export sales numbers. Flash sales have been quiet lately, and that...
Another successful year for the National Pork Industry Forum
The 2024 National Pork Industry Forum is in the books. Scott Hays, Immediate Past President of the National Pork Producers Council, said the challenges of the past year made it especially important for producers to gather together. Dr. Anna Forseth, director of animal...
Pioneer Z-Series soybeans deliver high yields and strong defensive traits
Pioneer soybeans have a strong legacy of research and development, with Pioneer celebrating its 50th year of breeding soybeans in 2023. In 2024 that legacy of soybean research and development is on display in the form of the new Z-Series Soybeans. As seed technologies...
Coalition urges EPA to reject CVR energy petition
A coalition representing farmers and the ethanol industry this week urged the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a recent petition by CVR Energy to alter the Renewable Fuel Standard's credit trading program. CVR Energy's petition is a counterproductive proposal...
