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Agriculture watches as U.S.-Canada tensions rise
The global trade war rhetoric is heating up again, but this time, America’s closest allies are signaling they’ve had enough. Canada, long known for its diplomatic restraint, is beginning to openly express frustration with the Trump Administration’s trade tactics. As tariffs and retaliations pile up, there’s a growing sense that key trading partners are no longer eager to return to the negotiating table under the same conditions. This shift in tone could spell trouble for the future of trade...
New GSI grain management system on display at Commodity Classic
GSI?s technological advancements in grain management were recently on display at Commodity Classic.New from GSI, GrainVue utilizes the latest cable technology to monitor temperature and moisture to help farmers detect early signs of spoilage. Greg Trame, director of...
AgroLiquid offering new Back 2 Basics video series
AgroLiquid is offering a new educational video series that examines the benefits of a crop fertility plan based on a complete soil analysis.Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist with AgroLiquid, tells IARN that the Back 2 Basics video series is intended to take an...
Ukrainian farmers have planted over 300,000 acres of crops
Farmers in Ukraine- a major exporter of grains- have planted the first 150,000 hectares (371,000 acres) of spring crops despite the Russian invasion that will likely cut down on the country?s available sowing area.The country?s deputy ag minister says farmers have...
USDA announces more grants for expanding meat processing
The COVID Pandemic highlighted many weaknesses in our supply chain and resurrected what was once thought of as a dying service, the local meat locker. Now, we have a long way to go until we see numbers that match the height of their presence, but the USDA is...
AFBF talks advocacy for women in agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging farm women to get involved in political advocacy as the next election cycle nears. Isabella Chism, Chair of the AFBF Women?s Leadership Committee, says there are many opportunities for women to get...
Cattle groups applaud U.S.-Japan agreement on beef imports
U.S. cattle groups applauded the announcement of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan on American beef imports. Both countries entered consultations after the beef tariff safeguard got triggered in March 2021.The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association strongly...
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Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 12-6-22
Fireworks in the soybean and soybean meal markets today. Also, difficult weather conditions in Argentina and what that means for the Argentine soybean crop. Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
Farm capital expenditures increasing with farm income rise
In response to relatively stronger net farm incomes, U.S. farm sector capital expenditures have increased dramatically in the last three years, according to research by the University of Illinois. In 2019, farm sector capital expenditures were approximately $30.1...
ASA VP Daryl Cates talks about Cambodian trip
We have been highlighting the work that the USDA and other organizations have been doing to help grow our markets overseas. Without laying this groundwork and building upon it, there is no way we can build demand for our U.S. soybeans. While government trade missions,...
Despite drought and wild temperatures, fall has been fairly normal
Even though we have seen bits of precipitation around the state over the past few weeks, the U.S. Drought Monitor has remained status quo for the state of Iowa. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said snow doesn?t provide a lot of moisture, so the amount we...
Optimizing feed management plans for a more sustainable operation
Sustainable farming practices can be a win/win scenario for everyone involved in a livestock operation. Farming sustainably means farming efficiently and minimizing input costs. It also means optimizing feed conversion and maximizing animal health.Feed cost is a large...
