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First annual Heart of the County Fair Award recipients
The Heart of the County Fair Award honors exceptional Iowans who have made significant contributions to their local fairs and communities. The families will be honored at the Iowa State Fair with a plaque and special recognition, made possible by Beck’s Hybrids in partnership with the Iowa State Fair. North Central District: Randy and Mel Hiscocks This year’s North-Central District award was presented to Randy and Mel Hiscocks of Hancock County. Both Randy and Mel have been deeply involved...
Veterinarians heading to Capitol Hill
On April 27, 200 veterinarians will head to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives to talk about legislation that will increase access to veterinary services in rural areas. They also want to talk about legislation to help in reducing the spread of...
Fallout from the Ukraine war could last years
The war in UkraineThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is now into its third month. As we keep getting reports of what new approaches to annihilation Russia is introducing to the country, the rest of the world continues to wag their finger at Vladimir Putin and say,...
Branstad talks the importance of friendship in relations to China
The U.S.-China High Level Agricultural Dialogue took place last night at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines. Ag leaders from both countries were gathered to discuss the important relationship between their ag industries. One of those speakers was...
Input costs considerations for next Farm Bill
Chief Economist of the House Agriculture Committee Dr. Bart Fischer offered his thoughts on the next farm bill. Speaking during a National Association of Wheat Growers Leadership Training event, he said the next farm bill will be extremely important for farmers.?I...
Farm Bureau touts Ag?s efforts on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. A time when people try to observe the work being done and highlight the work still needing be done to protect our planet. Agriculture sometimes gets caught on both sides of that fence. Farmers are proud of being the original conservationists, but...
FarmOp Capital offers financial assistance for operating costs
At this time of year, there?s one thing that?s at the front of the minds of every Iowa farmer: planting season. While it?s exciting to finally get a start on the year?s crop, operating costs can make this a more stressful time. Rick Snyder, vice president of business...
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Talking Ag Census and Farm Bill with Secretary Naig
It?s the end of 2022 already, and there are a lot of things that farmers are going to be thinking about. One of those things that producers are encouraged to think about is the USDA Census of Agriculture. You are no doubt seeing those forms coming to your mailbox...
U.S. Export Sales Report (12-22-22)
As we head into the holiday weekend, the weekly U.S. Export Sales Report didn?t provide much to write home about. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the export numbers.While it may seem like the markets could be waiting for the new year,...
NCGA offers several scholarships for future ag leaders
As farm families celebrate the holidays, now is a good time to remind college students and future college students about what scholarships may be available to them. The National Corn Growers Association has several scholarships available. Lowell Neitzel, chair of...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 12-22-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Growth opportunities abound for renewable fuels
2022 was a big year for ethanol with high gas prices causing more drivers to opt for ethanol blends at the pump. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says that despite large demand for ethanol this year, there is still a lot of room for growth...
