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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.
Latest rail merger seen as positive for Iowa ag shipments
Railroads are vital to the moving of almost every good that we produce in the United States. Even as a write this, I can hear the railyard activity across the street from me. The banging of the cars being shuttled around and the lonesome train whistle about three...
ISA focuses on interactivity at Innovation to Profit Conference
Producers from throughout the state and beyond came to the Iowa Soybean Association?s Innovation to Profit Conference last Thursday to hear from soy industry leaders on how to increase profits and to figure out what to expect for this year. However, the reverse was...
Smart Locker launches tool for meat processors facing supply chain issues
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S., the country went into a food scarcity panic. Small and mid-sized meat processors were hit especially hard by this incredible demand, and most of them were simply unable to keep up. Many of them are booked out for years....
Duvall says Ag is dedicated to protecting the environment
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says agriculture is dedicated to sustainability and protecting the environment.Duvall recently told farm broadcasters that American agriculture seeks to get the most out of their livestock and crops while ensuring a bright...
Latest WASDE affirms great pricing environment for U.S. soybeans
The USDA?s February WASDE report helped affirm a positive pricing environment for U.S. soybeans, according to leaders of the United Soybean Board.Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board VP of market intelligence, says the recent WASDE report showed notable reductions to...
Corn in Northern Iowa may see similar challenges in 2022
Last week, we looked back on the 2021 growing season, and ahead for the 2022 crop year. We talked about the variability of growing conditions in the state, and how farmers in the southern part of the state came through the crop cycle. There were pleasant surprises,...
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Now is a good time to get a head start on end of year planning
Once harvest gets underway in the fall, some tasks on the farm fall by the wayside. That is especially true when it comes to the business side of farming. End of year planning will be sneaking up on farmers this year after a late start to harvest. Pinion Ag Business...
Weekend Ag Matters 11-12-22
On this week's episode:Dustin runs down headlinesRuss gives us his food for thoughtMark goes Between the Pods with the Iowa Soybean AssociationRiley talks with Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan
Markets ready to relax heading into the weekend
After a week that began with the risk of it being very volatile in the marketplace, the ag markets are ready to settle down into the weekend. On Monday, the concern was that the midterm elections, the WASDE report, and the Consumer Price Index for October would send...
Opening Market Podcast – Matt Bennett AgMarket.Net 11-11-22
After a week that promised a good chance of volatility, we are seeing the markets settle going into the weekend. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net joins Dustin on the Opening Market Podcast.
Farm service agency county committee elections open this week
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 9, 2022 ? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country....
