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Farmers need to have a seat at the MAHA table
The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon. In this week’s commentary, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said the commission must seek farmers' input. Duvall said they appreciate the communication from the commission since then, but they still need to make sure that the policy recommendations will help farmers, not hurt them. For more information, visit fb.org.
More soybeans to be moved through St. Lawrence Seaway
As a child growing up in Minnesota, we made several trips to Duluth. It is a travel destination for people from all over the country. The city is at the start of the famed ?North Shore Drive? and near many natural attractions. However, this isn?t a pitch to drive...
Biosecurity vital as Iowa deals with confirmed HPAI case
Now that Iowa has its first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since 2015, state officials are stressing for all bird owners to practice good biosecurity.State Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand says HPAI is highly contagious.?It?s a viral disease...
AFBF celebrating Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week next week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is promoting safety on the farm through Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week.Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week runs from March 7-11. Carrie Walker, AFBF Director of Member Engagement, said it?s all about...
Agronomist offers early-season tips to maximize yield potential
INTERVIEW: Dave Hoy, LG Seeds Sales AgronomistA local agronomist wants farmers to get the most return per acre this growing season.Dave Hoy, LG Seeds sales agronomist for northeast Iowa, tells IARN that when it comes to maximizing yield potential, it all starts with...
Groups ask for year-round access to biofuels
The top biofuel and farm advocate groups in the U.S. called on the administration to swiftly expand access to plentiful, lower-cost biofuels as fuel prices get closer to record levels.Russia?s invasion of Ukraine is sparking fuel prices higher, and the Environmental...
Buttigieg non-committal on biofuels; says Iranian oil imports a possibility
Many of us in the Midwest know that there has been pushback from the Biden Administration on biofuels. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to find a way to show the President that biofuels are an available option now, while we work towards...
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Will farmland market settle in 2023?
A Northwest Iowa land sale in Sioux County recently made headlines with a new record price of $30,000 an acre. The sale shows the continued high demand for premium farmland.Seventy-three acres of high-quality farmland in Sioux County, Iowa, sold for $30,000 per acre...
Take advantage of profit opportunities in 2023
Farmers are already looking ahead to the 2023 growing season. Some headwinds could mean challenges in the year ahead. Steven Nicholson is the Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds at Rabobank. Despite concerns about the future, Rabobank experts remain...
Getting first-hand accounts of the Mississippi River situation
The Mississippi River is low and even though there has been occasional rises being seen, it is a far cry from what it normally should be seeing for barge traffic. This is putting much of the U.S. interior in a bind, as we use the river network to move goods to the...
Beef advocacy program wants new applicants
The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is asking for applications for its next class of beef advocates. Trailblazers, developed by the National Cattlemen?s Beef Association, takes advocacy to the next level by giving participants the tools and training they...
Early growth stage protection critical for maintaining yields
Early season protection for seeds and seedlings is a big factor in maximizing yield potential. Dale Ireland, Technical Product Lead - Seed care Syngenta Crop Protection, says that early growth plant health is vital to maximizing yields.There are several risks for...
