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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.
Ernst vows to fight for biofuels after SCOTUS denies E15 appeal
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she?s disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court?s recent decision to reject an appeal by Growth Energy to reinstate an EPA rule that would have permitted year-round sales of fuel containing as much as 15% ethanol.In an interview with IARN...
U.S. pork now eligible for export to India
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that after many years of negotiations, U.S. pork is now eligible for export to India.U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative Monty Brown, who conducted market...
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...
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Tractors trending below last year?s sales, combine sales climb
In the last quarter, tractor sales are behind 2021 levels while combine sales have grown. Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President of Agriculture Services and Forestry says that the details in the sales data tell more of the...
Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 signup for dairy margin coverage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 ? Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices....
Opening Market Podcast – Matt Bennett Agmarket.Net 10-21-22
Don?t forget baler maintenance this fall
They are often the unsung heroes of the farm. Planters and combines seem to get all the accolades because they put in and take out the crops every single year. However, the baler is an essential tool on many farms, especially if you have livestock to feed.Just like...
Continued drought means no relief for Mississippi River
We?ll have to hold out a little while longer before the Mississippi River receives any relieving rain, as drought conditions have worsened across the board for the state of Iowa. In fact, the entire state is now experiencing some form of drought. Iowa State...
