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Secretary Rollins on new dietary guidelines, updated MAHA Report
Sound, simple and clear. That’s how Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins describes the roll out of the national dietary guidelines while previewing their content. The dietary guidelines will follow recommendations by the MAHA Commission which Rollins is a member of. Commodity groups disappointed by the earlier MAHA report were more pleased with the updated version, which acknowledges EPA’s science-based pesticide approvals and the benefits of beef and whole milk. Secretary Rollins also describes an...
FCSA insurance opportunity for farmers
There are many things that affect our crops as farmers, whether it be drought, major storms, wind, you name it. So, it is essential for farmers to have insurance to protect themselves and their crops. Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) has a relatively new crop...
Buyers and sellers exchange forages through statewide directory
Dry conditions and extreme heat have slowed the growth of hay and straw in some parts of the state. If you?re short on supply, consider finding a seller through the free hay and straw directory here offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land...
IFB study shows IA consumers trust farmers and buy ?real? products
?Recession? is a word that has been tossed around a lot lately. Whether you subscribe that we are in a recession or not, there is no denying that the economy has been feeling strain this year. Consumers are changing their spending habits to accommodate inflation and...
Kurt Maertens of BASF talks fungal disease and drought stress
Eastern Iowa has been receiving the most moisture of any region in Iowa this growing season and that has led to the fungal disease, tar spot, in some corn fields in that portion of the state.That?s BASF technical services representative Kurt Maertens who says the...
Anuvia introduces new SymTRX XP fertilizer
Fertilizer challenges have certainly headlined the news recently, and some hard and painful lessons have been learned. These challenges were led by disruptions in the supply chain and the resulting higher fertilizer prices. This not only has farmers scrambling for...
FCSA?s Margin Protection insurance
Farmers are always looking for and needing reliable crop insurance to protect themselves, their fields, and the crops they produce from them. Farm Credit Services of America has a recently new product in the crop insurance field for farmers and producers that is...
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U.S. Export Sales Report (3-23-23)
We saw a decent export sales report this week. Corn is now performing quite well, and, while soybeans are bearish, they are following what we usually see at this time of year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export...
The working relationship between NASA and agriculture
Commodity Classic is an annual ag showcase that presents the latest and greatest in farming practices and ag technology. So why was NASA located on the trade show floor at this year?s event in Orlando Florida? Brad Doorn a program manager with NASA?s earth science...
Sec Naig discusses recent & upcoming trade trips
We have often discussed the importance of getting our products and our people out in front of potential and existing trade partners. The pandemic changed how we did business for a little while, but now that things have eased, face-to-face meetings are important once...
AFBF celebrates farmers giving back to communities
Farm and ranch families from across the nation donated 25.3 million pounds of food and raised more than $1 million to help fight hunger in 2022 through the American Farm Bureau Federation?s (AFBF) Harvest for All program. AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Matt...
Secretary Naig presents ag leader awards
DES MOINES, Iowa ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week recognized organizations and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the state?s agriculture community. Naig presented Ag Leader Awards to Agriculture in the Classroom, Central Iowa...
