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25th annual All-State Barn Tour set for this fall
This September, Iowans will have the unique opportunity to step back in time as the 25th Annual All-State Barn Tour takes place across the state. Hosted by the Iowa Barn Foundation, the self-guided tour will run September 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature more than 100 historic barns, making it the largest tour of its kind. Wayne Frost, a board member for the Iowa Barn Foundation, says the tour is a celebration of Iowa’s rich agricultural history. These barns are more than...
USTR consulting with Japan on safeguard trigger levels for U.S. beef imports
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently reported on the status of its consultations with Japan, which were aimed at adjusting Japan?s safeguard trigger levels for imports of U.S. beef.U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan...
FMC offers differentiated biologically-based crop solutions
FULL INTERVIEW: Matthew Pye, FMC CorporationFMC says its biologicals portfolio is uniquely positioned to provide distinctive solutions either individually or through the integrated use with synthetics and crop nutrition.Agriculture biologicals are often used in...
Ag industry awaiting decisions on Supreme Court cases
The new year is already looking to be a big one for several agricultural groups and stakeholders as the Supreme Court will likely hear several high-stakes cases that could affect America?s farmers and ranchers.According to a DTN report, the court recently distributed...
BASF excited to be with farmers from seed to harvest in 2022
2022 is officially underway. We have no idea what this year has in store for us, like we had no idea last year either. There are always new challenges for producers when they get the year going. Everything that happens will affect the bottom line, and likely the...
Livestock economist gives 2022 hog market outlook
A livestock economist is reviewing trends in the hog markets heading into the new year.Dr. Steve Meyer with Partners for Production Agriculture says the most recent USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report showed inventory of 74.2 million head, down four percent from last...
ISA recognizes southern Iowa farmer for conservation work
The Iowa Soybean Association is recognizing a southern Iowa farmer for her work in conservation.ISA has named Aimee Bissell of Bedford a conservation champion through a new initiative called Iowa?s Front Forty. Bissell, who grows corn and soybeans on her family farm...
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Midterm elections could impact ag policy
Various scenarios regarding the midterm election could impact federal farm and food policy. Naturally, the election will decide which parties will take the majority in the House and Senate and which party assumes control of committees, according to Michael Torrey of...
USDA grant to help farmers with soil health and sustainability
A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The USDA?s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is providing the funding.Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 10-13-22
After a cut in soybean yield expectation in yesterday's WASDE report how are the grain markets reacting today? On today's podcast Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Don?t expect any moisture anytime soon
We have been paying close attention to the Mississippi River these past few weeks. Low water levels, the lowest seen since 1988, are slowing barge traffic. This affects the cornbelt and almost every state between the Appalachians and the Rockies. It?s causing...
Combine sales grow, tractor sales drop in september
Combine harvester sales rose during September in both the U.S. and Canada, while total tractor sales fell in both countries. Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the five-year average for the second...
