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Grassley addresses the chances of a farm bill in 2025
After Congress included farm bill improvements in the reconciliation bill, talk in Washington D.C. shifted to crafting a “skinny farm bill” before the end of 2025. The scaled down version of the traditional farm bill would address the remaining ag programs that were not included in the reconciliation bill which updated key farm safety net programs. On Tuesday, United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked about the Senate calendar and if there is enough time left in the year to pass a...
American Agri-Women Foundation accepting applications for 2022 Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship
The American Agri-Women (AAW) Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships.The Jean Ibendahl Scholarship (for ages 18-23) and the Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship (for ages 24+) honors the memory of these...
New software shows benefits of U.S. soy meal to global buyers
New advanced software from the U.S. Soybean Export Council shows global buyers the true value of U.S. soybean meal based on quality versus price.Doug Winter, U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair, said the Nutrient Value Calculator helps international customers...
Governor Reynolds pleased with House passage of Biofuels Access Bill
Late Wednesday, we received word that the Iowa House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Biofuels Access Bill which was put forth by Governor Kim Reynolds last week. The vote was bipartisan and was 82-10 in favor of the legislation.However, not every...
Illinois man forging his own path into a future in agriculture
Perseverance in the face of adversity. It is the story that all of us in America can appreciate. We have always been a civilization of fighters. People who aren?t willing to let the status quo keep us back in life. We strive to not be defined by our faults,...
2022 agricultural weather outlook with Makens Weather LLC
NCBA AUDIO: Matt Makens, 2022 Weather OutlookNationally recognized weather forecaster Matt Makens of Makens Weather LLC met with farm broadcasters at this year?s NCBA Convention in Houston, Texas to discuss upcoming weather trends both in the U.S. and around the...
PLA showcases Performance Beef at 2022 NCBA Convention
NCBA AUDIO: Scott McGregor, Performance Livestock Analytics CustomerThe team at Performance Livestock Analytics recently attended the 2022 NCBA Convention in Houston, Texas to showcase its Performance Beef software to producers.Performance Beef simplifies feed,...
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USDA investing in strengthening supply chain and improving processing capacity
Agriculture is built upon our rural communities. As such, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is aiming to increase business opportunities in those communities by leveling out the playing field for producers. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA...
Ag economy barometer declines again
Farmer sentiment weakened again in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to a reading of 102, down ten points compared to a month earlier. Both of the barometer?s sub-indices, the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future...
Transportation headaches continue for grain shippers
While the Mississippi River did raise a little thanks to some rains in the past week, it hasn?t been enough to return us to regular shipping volumes. Combine that with high diesel prices and a looming railroad strike, we are in a pickle as we are in the busy season...
What we can learn about Avian Influenza from one bird?
High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is back in Iowa. We just learned earlier this week of a large laying flock needing to be destroyed in Wright County. This brings the first major case of HPAI to Iowa this fall. As we talked last week with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike...
Opening Market Podcast – Brian Splitt AgMarket.Net 11-2-22
Wheat markets continue to drag corn & soybeans down with them as Russian President Putin says he will keep the grain corridor open. Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net joins Dustin for today's Opening Market Podcast.
