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H-2A program still needs updating, AFBF says
Farmers and ranchers need a more efficient program for supplying labor. Difficulty finding adequate labor is a common challenge for farmers across the U.S. Phillip Hunter, chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Ag Labor Issue Advisory Committee, said hired help is vital to his business’s success. Hunter’s nursery uses the H-2A guest worker program to find labor. While the program has certainly been helpful, the system still needs some updates. Hunter urged farmers to get involved...
Rural Iowans encouraged to have a safe and healthy Christmas
Another Christmas is soon to be upon us. As we come close to the end of the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services says we are still seeing a disproportionate number of rural Americans who have not taken precautions to...
USDA distributes $1.5B to strengthen school meal program
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday that the administration is providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with supply chain disruptions.Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Stacy Dean says the...
E15 could save money for nearly every U.S. motorist
A new report from Growth Energy showcases nearly universal compatibility with fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol, or E15, among vehicles on the road today. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said, ?This report confirms that better access to lower-cost E15 could save...
Deppe explains benefits of ICA membership
Now that the 2021 Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit has wrapped up, the Iowa Cattlemen?s Association?s Chief Executive Officer is touting the benefits that come with being an ICA member.Iowa Cattlemen?s Association CEO Matt Deppe says their group works to grow...
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef joins Trust In Beef program
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has joined the Trust In Beef program as a founding partner and technical advisor.Trust In Beef is a new effort to empower beef producers to accelerate the adoption of their sustainability journey and provide consumers with...
Golden Harvest reflects on 2021 harvest results
Golden Harvest officials says their corn and soybean products outperformed competitors in many Midwestern fields in 2021.The 2021 growing season brought extreme weather challenges for many across the Corn Belt. There was severe drought in the West and heavy rains in...
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Questions linger after Supreme Court oral arguments of Sackett vs. EPA
Oral arguments are now complete in the Sackett vs. EPA case before the Supreme Court, but there is still a lot of uncertainty about how to determine whether the federal government has jurisdiction over certain pieces of land.Courtney Briggs, senior director of...
Opening Market Podcast- Jim McCormick AgMarketNet- 10-5-22
Pressure is weighing in on the markets today with the U.S. dollar rallying among several other factors. Riley Smith talks with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net.
Farmland teams up with pork groups to fight food insecurity
Farmland has teamed up with the National Pork Board, the Iowa Pork Producers Association, and country singer Luke Bryan?s Farm Tour to combat food insecurity across the Midwest as part of Farmland?s Honoring the Heartland Tour. Today, the tour stopped by the Food Bank...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-4-22)
Weather-wise, not much has changed since last week. However, Brazil?s rainy season could potentially cause some issues. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.McBride also provided an update...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-4-22
Macroeconomic factors and harvest pressure are causing a bit of a stand off in the markets. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
