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Higher RVOs could lift feedstock demand
While the biofuels industry is the most direct beneficiary of increased Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), the effects extend far beyond fuel tanks. Rising RVOs also put greater focus on the feedstock supply chain, from soybeans to animal fats, shaping decisions for farmers, crushers, and suppliers alike. As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raises blending targets for renewable diesel and biodiesel, the demand for key feedstocks like soybean oil and used cooking grease is expected...
Bayer urges farmers to investigate their carbon initiative
Buzzwords always seem to drive industries and consumers at any given time. Buzzwords can have a basis in science, or just be a matter of preference in certain product types. Right now, science and agriculture are looking for ways to be as environmentally responsible...
USDA seizes illegally imported animal products from China
The USDA?s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seized and destroyed more than 1,900 pounds of prohibited pork, poultry, and ruminant products from New York City-area retailers. APHIS says the items came from China, lacked the required import permits and...
Managing risk with RCIS
AUDIO REPORT: Jeff Bahr, RCISRCIS believes a strong crop insurance system is the cornerstone of U.S. farm policy and the safety net of American agriculture.Jeff Bahr, Head of Sales at RCIS, says the foundation of their business is relationships based on trust,...
BASF discusses global supply chain challenges
AUDIO REPORT: Robbie Upton of BASF - Supply Chain DisruptionsSupply chain disruptions were a key issue in agriculture in 2021 and will continue to be a big focus this year.The team at BASF discussed these global challenges during the 2021 NAFB Convention in Kansas...
NRCS offers Agricultural Land Easements Program signup
Iowa eligible entities and landowners interested in preserving the future use of their farms may have that opportunity by enrolling their land into a permanent easement through USDA?s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE)....
India opening to U.S. pork
The National Pork Producers applaud the U.S. and Indian government?s announcement that U.S. pork exports are on their way into India, the world?s second-most populated country.?After decades of work, a market that had been closed to U.S. pork is getting opened,? NPPC...
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U.S. Export Sales Report (10-20-22)
This week?s report was neutral, which is definitely an improvement over the last few weeks. Sales continue to flow, which is a welcome change from the worries we had several weeks ago. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S....
Producing food in a turbulent world
Thursday was day number three of the World Food Prize ? Norman Borlaug International Dialogue at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The dialogue is a series of speeches, presentations, and roundtable discussions from policymakers, scientists, farmers, and students...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 10-20-22
Some buying support is elevating grain prices at midday, but shipping issues are still weighing in on the markets. Riley Smith talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Axne discusses legislation that gives farmers time to adapt
When it comes to government regulations, they aren?t always put through at the most convenient time. We recently saw changes and restrictions by EPA on Dicamba in June 2020. This decision came right at the time that farmers were getting ready to spray the product on...
ARC/PLC elections are open
Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and...
