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Grassley discusses farmer concerns at Iowa State Fair
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has visited the Iowa State Fair at least once every year since 1974. On Friday he made his annual visit to the fairgrounds and stopped by the Iowa Ag Radio exhibit. Senator Grassley tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that although there is still time for a farm bill in 2025, 2026 appears to be more likely for a “skinny farm bill.” Grassley says that the fertilizer to grain cost ratio right now is a major concern for farmers. Grassley says that...
South American markets present opportunities for U.S. pork
The National Pork Board?s strategy of diversifying their international marketing portfolio shows that South America is a lucrative opportunity with a consumer base that prefers pork. Courtney Knupp is the Vice President of International Market Development, and she...
USDA accepts 2 million acres in offers through CRP general signup
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup, which included more than...
Pork Checkoff helps students by funding hands on research
The better we can understand hogs, the better we will be able to unlock their potential and take better care of them. To do that we have to have veterinary students who are willing to learn all they can about the livestock we raise. They need to have the tools that...
Governor Reynolds soon to sign Biofuels Access Bill
After two years of meetings, negotiations, and legislating, the Biofuels Access Bill is ready to be signed by Governor Kim Reynolds. This legislation is offering more access to E15 to consumers. Now the bill was not without its opposition, but Iowa Renewable Fuels...
South American Weather and Crop Update (5-3-22)
Dry weather has continued to harass the crops in South America, especially since some of them are still in crucial growing periods. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said we will likely see lower production estimates in the next CONAB report as a result.McBride...
NCBA files support documents ahead of WOTUS arguments
It?s one of those things that never seems to go away completely. The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was put in place by the Obama Administration. Farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders argued that it was too overreaching by the Federal Government and...
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Response to census of agriculture is vital for ag policy
Now is the time for farmers and livestock producers to complete the Census of Agriculture. Mike Doherty, senior economist with the Illinois Farm Bureau, says an accurate count is important.The Census of Agriculture is a great tool because it is able to zoom into the...
Weekend Ag Matters- December 31st, 2022
In today's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark runs down the headlines, Riley speaks with Danny Munch an Economist at American Farm Bureau Federation, Dustin visits with Adam Mayer a Golden Harvest Agronomist, and Russ provides his faith based segment.
U.S. beef exports to east asia on a record pace
The USDA?s Foreign Agricultural Service released a report titled ?U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.? Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to...
FMC unveiling new Adastrio? fungicide for 2023
We know that crop diseases are always bringing their A-game when we do battle in the fields each year. Many of these yield-robbing diseases are also good at adapting or evading our tools altogether. We must have companies that adapt their technology to keep our crops...
BASF helps farmers finance their product choices
One of the biggest parts of selecting what products to use during a crop year is the financial commitment. Farmers want to know that they will get a good return on investment before they even think about using a specific line of products. Matt Malone, BASF senior...
