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Continuing to find new uses for American soybeans
The United Soybean Board is driving demand for U.S. soybeans in many ways, with some being more obvious choices than others. One of those underrated focuses is in non-food products like tires and asphalt. United Soybean Board Director Robb Ewoldt- who is also an Iowa soybean farmer- said the Farm Progress Show grounds in Boone are paved with soy-based asphalt. Ewoldt said it’s exciting to see the continuous discovery of non-food uses for soybeans. Livestock production still remains king for...
Midterm elections could impact ag policy
Various scenarios regarding the midterm election could impact federal farm and food policy. Naturally, the election will decide which parties will take the majority in the House and Senate and which party assumes control of committees, according to Michael Torrey of...
USDA grant to help farmers with soil health and sustainability
A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The USDA?s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is providing the funding.Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable...
Don?t expect any moisture anytime soon
We have been paying close attention to the Mississippi River these past few weeks. Low water levels, the lowest seen since 1988, are slowing barge traffic. This affects the cornbelt and almost every state between the Appalachians and the Rockies. It?s causing...
Combine sales grow, tractor sales drop in september
Combine harvester sales rose during September in both the U.S. and Canada, while total tractor sales fell in both countries. Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the five-year average for the second...
Surprises from October WASDE report cause markets to jolt
Most estimates were expecting a yield increase in this month?s WASDE report, so when there actually turned out to be a drop in soybean yields, the markets jumped up considerably. Jacob Burks of AgMarket.Net said that, while the initial leap in soybean prices was very...
NPB provides safety tips for handling and applying manure this fall
It?s about the time of year where some farmers will start applying manure to their fields, so it?s important to brush up on proper safety procedures. Marguerite Tan, Director of Environmental Programs with the National Pork Board, said manure poses a potential threat...
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Hinson countering Prop 12 with EATS Act
Last week, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that sought to invalidate California Proposition 12, which would provide extra space requirements for breeding sows. As...
White House farm bill meeting leaves unanswered questions
House and Senate Ag Committee leaders were invited to the White House last week for farm bill talks with President Biden. It was an unusual move for meetings on the bill that is not even being written yet.A key Ag Committee Senator says President Biden may be using...
USDA projects record corn crop and increased soybean production
USDA?s May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projects increased corn and soybean production this year. In fact, Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation economist, said USDA projects a record corn crop for 2023.?USDA estimated corn planted will be...
Market Psychology 101
Ok class, take your seats. It is time for today?s lecture.I will admit that psychology wasn?t my favorite class in college, but it does give us some insight into the way people think and react to certain situations. However, it is a little unusual to think about a...
Specialty crop farmers, beekeepers encouraged to update information on registry
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged beekeepers and producers of pesticide sensitive crops to register, renew or update their production plots, fields and beehive locations on the Iowa Sensitive Crops Registry.?Specialty crop producers and...
