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Naig says Congress has wasted enough time
As the government shutdown drags into its twenty-eighth day, frustration across the country is boiling over. From farmers waiting on FSA offices to reopen, to families relying on SNAP benefits, real Americans are paying the price while Congress remains stuck in its own political bubble. The gridlock in Washington has become more than just a nuisance; it is a growing crisis with consequences that deepen by the day. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the patience of rural America has...
Advanced crop touring in NE Iowa
There’s still plenty of time for the crop to be made this season, but that doesn't mean it’s a bad time to get out in your fields and do some scouting. Out in northeast Iowa, Eric Oberbroeckling of Oberbroeckling Enterprises said their fields look pretty good- and...
Iowa and Nebraska attorneys general file lawsuit for year-round E15 fix
Today Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit in federal court against the U.S. EPA to protect the rights of their governors under the federal Clean Air Act. The suit seeks to compel the EPA to make a final determination...
Bushel develops new ADM FarmView app
Data has become much more digital in the past few years. It has brought all kinds of farm information to our fingertips. Long gone are the days of having to go through files and massive folders of records. In fact, the more these apps develop, the more they interface...
Smart Carbon Network reflects on first few months
This past May, the Smart Carbon Network launched with the mission to bring agriculture, energy, and academic leaders together and raise awareness of the benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Since then, they’ve already seen a lot of...
AFBF encouraging farmers to connect with lawmakers during August recess
Lawmakers from the House and Senate are on the annual August recess and are back in their respective districts and states. Tom Donnely, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Grassroots Program Development, said lawmakers will spend that time hearing from...
Every soybean grower needs an SCN management plan
The Soybean cyst nematode or SCN is a top enemy of every soybean grower. The pathogen is the most destructive soybean pest in the country and it often hides in plain sight. The nematode can be present in a soybean field but the grower might not realize the destructive...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (1-16-24)
We’re looking at a drier forecast this time in South America, particularly in Brazil. However, that’s what Brazilian farmers want, as they are trying to fully kick off harvest season. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather...
A new way to buy seed, tailored to your operation
Just because something has been done the same way for a long time doesn’t necessarily mean it is the best way to perform that task. Sometimes an overhaul is needed and a new way of thinking or looking at a problem can deliver improved results. Christy Schrader is a...
Social security benefits to increase this year
Social Security benefits, which are critical for elderly rural residents, are going to increase by 3.2% this year. That averages out to about $59 more per month. However, AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl said it’s a significantly lower increase than last...
USDA investing in biofuels
The USDA is awarding grants worth $19 million to American businesses to increase the availability of biofuels in 22 states and give Americans cleaner and more affordable options at gas station pumps. Blending ethanol into gasoline has helped reduce fuel costs by...
Corteva says don’t skimp on weed control in 2024
As we come out of 2023 and the varied weather we saw across the entire cornbelt, especially the drought we had in the west; we need to be prepared to protect our crops in 2024. Unless a miracle happens and the drought breaks quickly, we can expect our crops to start...
