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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.
Growth Energy says new biofuels study based on politics, not science
In the last two years, we have heard the words, ?follow the science? more times than we can probably count. Mainly it has been in reference to COVID-19, but the same has been said in areas like agriculture.As public policy seeks to put environmental concerns at the...
Labor shortage a primary concern for transporting grain
The Iowa Soybean Association held a panel discussion on supply chain issues at the Innovation to Profit Conference on February 17th.Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, led the panel discussion with soy industry professionals about...
GOP lawmakers praise flat tax compromise
State GOP lawmakers are hailing the recent passage of a bill that overhauls the state?s income tax system.Last week, the Iowa House and Senate reached an agreement on a tax bill that lowers the state?s income tax rate to 3.9%. Republican State Senator Mark Costello of...
Vilsack says ag outlook is strong
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack gave the keynote address at the USDA?s annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. The Hagstrom Report says that the secretary called the outlook for U.S. agriculture ?bright, strong, and positive,? despite the problems around the world.Vilsack said...
Kansas City Fed VP sees positive indicators for farm economy
The biggest story across the globe has been Russia?s invasion of Ukraine over the last week. The issue has had a heavy influence on the agricultural markets here in the U.S. As questions linger about the conflict?s impact on agriculture, an economist sees a positive...
Soy Checkoff continues to invest in innovation and promotion
When we look at investing in the marketplace for American soybeans, we often like to look at the flashy stories. The additives for road sealers, the biodiesels, tire additives, motor oil, and so much more. We are constantly building up the uses and demand for soy oil,...
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Time to plan ahead for protection against sudden death syndrome in soybeans
As growers begin looking ahead to 2023, its crucial to look back on where sudden death syndrome (SDS) appeared in soybeans this year. The combination of unpredictable weather and a history of SDS infection could mean challenges ahead in future soybean crops. Zach...
Another record land sale in Iowa
Iowa set another record for farmland sales. Seventy-three acres of high-quality farmland in Sioux County, Iowa, sold for $30,000 per acre at auction on November 11. That?s a total sale worth $2.195 million. That?s just part of a new $30,000-per-acre club in Iowa. A...
Expanding overseas markets for Iowa soybean exports
Iowa soybeans are a sought-after commodity in the international market because of their quality and consistency. The Iowa Soybean Association is always looking for regions in the international market to expand soybean exports.Grant Kimberley, Sr. Director of Market...
Turkey tips ahead of Thanksgiving
As we are just over a week away from Thanksgiving, or turkey day as many call it, our attentions are on the preparation of the holiday feast. Unless, of course, you're one of the younger members of the family. Then your attention turns to mashed potatoes and looking...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick 11-16-22
Markets retreating and giving back gains from the end of yesterday's session. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net visits with Dustin Hoffmann.
