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Iowa soybean farmers encouraged by tangible progress with China
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) welcomes the Trump administration’s latest action to prioritize Iowa farmers in today’s announcement regarding U.S.-China trade. Following months of uncertainty around Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and other agricultural products, this positive development is encouraging news for Iowa farmers who rely on open market access to drive soybean demand. “Today’s announcement addresses many of the concerns around market access to China following months of...
New soybean fungicide seed treatment boosts farmers confidence and performance
A fungicide seed treatment featuring three distinct modes of action gives farmers expanded yield potential and disease and insect protection all in one product. That is what farmers now have at their disposal with the new LumiTreo fungicide seed treatment from Corteva...
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-8-23)
We’re in the new crop marketing year, but there’s still not too much excitement in the export sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest numbers. McBride added that we have seen some flash sales, but they’re not as big as we would...
Going out in the field for early harvest advice
Underway, at least partially in some areas, is harvest 2023 in the dryer areas with chopping and even some combining. From 40 to 140 bushels per acre in the same field is one of the reports that Pioneer’s outstanding Field Agronomist Troy Duetmeyer in Northeast Iowa...
Federal reserve releases August summary of current economic conditions
The Federal Reserve released its August Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions from the Fed. The report includes several observations on the U.S. agricultural economy. Drought was affecting several of the Fed’s districts across the...
EPA extends herbicide proposal comment period
We have talked on more than one occasion about speaking up for your industry. This comes in many forms. Yesterday, Andy talked about telling the story of agriculture and putting your face to the story. We have also talked about speaking up when you see misinformation...
This year’s crop challenges brought plenty of lessons for seed hybrids
Continued drought conditions and some powerful storms have provided challenges for crops this year. There was a lot of variability in both of those factors across the entire Grain Belt, but most areas saw at least some complications. Mitch Heisler, Wyffels product and...
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Use estate planning to protect your farm’s future
For the first time since 2020, the number of Americans with a will has declined, with only 32 percent of Americans having an estate plan in 2024- a six percent decline from last year. Having an estate plan for farmers and ranchers is especially important, as it...
Ag policy expert predicts 2025 farm bill
Texas A&M’s University’s Ag and Food Policy expert Joe Outlaw, who advises both parties on the House and Senate Ag Committees, says that he believes a new farm bill won’t get done until the summer of 2025. Dr. Joe Outlaw is a professor and Extension economist in...
Secretary Naig honors conservation leaders at Iowa agribusiness showcase
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Leader in Conservation Awards to one Iowa individual and one Iowa business making an impact in water quality and conservation today during the annual Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase and Conference in Altoona....
Croplan seed offerings help mitigate whatever Mother Nature’s temper
As we get ready for the 2024 planting season, you may still be trying to fill out a few more acres. Or maybe your plans have shifted as the marketplace has changed. Or maybe you just haven’t finalized the plans you had in mind. If you are looking at filling some more...
U.S. pork and beef exports finished 2023 strong
Led by a record-shattering performance in Mexico and broad-based growth in other markets, U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. While 2023 beef exports were below the record totals posted the...
