Top Stories
Corn and soybeans had opposite reactions to August WASDE
Most analysts were predicting a modest WASDE report today, but several surprises caused opposite reactions in the corn and soybean markets. The biggest surprise was in the corn, where the USDA increased its corn yield estimate to 188.8 bushels per acre. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this was very bearish news. This month’s corn outlook had projected beginning stocks for 2025/26 35 million bushels lower, based on a slightly higher use forecast for 2024/25. Corn production for...
Governor Reynolds attends groundbreaking for $300 million chemical plant in Eddyville
Officials gathered in Eddyville this week for the ceremonial start of construction of a $300 million chemical plant that will use corn to make fabric and other materials.The project- a joint venture of Cargill and HELM, a chemical company based in Germany- is called...
Trade Promotion Authority key to future deals
U.S. agriculture depends on trade and is always looking to expand opportunities for overseas business. According to two former Trump Administration officials, until we can bring back Trade Promotion Authority, we are going to be at a standstill.Gregg Doud is vice...
Morel mushroom hunting stays a popular activity in Iowa
Well, it is that time of year when folks all over the state and the Midwest go out and search for the elusive little fungus, we all know as the morel mushroom. I had the chance to join one Iowa family earlier this week to find out what is so special about those little...
May WASDE mostly within expectations, but held a few surprises
The May WASDE report is among the most highly anticipated reports of the year. That?s because this is the first WASDE report to include information about the current year?s crop. It was even more anticipated this year due to the current global and macroeconomic...
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association talks beef in Iowa for May Beef Month
May is Beef Month, so we?re taking an opportunity to highlight some of Iowa?s beef industry leaders. First up is Rob Medberry, Iowa Cattlemen?s Association (ICA) president-elect. He talked about how the ICA supports Iowa producers as a grassroots organization.When...
Biden administration to expand high-speed broadband access
Wednesday, President Biden was in Illinois to talk about ways his administration plans to help rural communities and farmers get access to more tools and services to help them be more profitable and sustainable in the future. One of these topics was centered on...
Video
More Ag News
Several trade issues surfacing for 2023
With two newly confirmed ag trade officials- Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor- the U.S. has a significant trade agenda for 2023. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the Biden administration is engaged in several...
Farmers and others don?t get a snow day
Winter has been doing all it can to make our lives difficult fo the past few weeks. Since right before Christmas, we have been getting snow dumped on us. Folks in the north have seen more than the rest of us. I just got out of Minnesota for my Christmas visit before...
Secretary Naig announces leadership team for second term
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 5, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced employees who will serve in leadership positions at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The announcement comes as Naig begins his second term as...
Feenstra working to bring cutting-edge technology to the farm
Agriculture is much more closely intertwined with technology than many people think. In fact, the industry is often making an effort to be on the cutting edge of modern technology. Unfortunately, agriculture?s relation to modern technology is sometimes overlooked....
Xitavo soybeans offer many advantages for growers
Choosing which seed to plant is one of the most important decisions a farmer makes every year. Xitavo is a fairly young line of soybeans, but it?s already proven to be a top-of-the-line product. Doug Little, BASF soybean seed manager, said Xitavo soybeans have had a...
