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Bacon Buddies- a heartwarming Iowa State Fair tradition
In what is now a heartwarming annual tradition, this year’s Bacon Buddies show saw great success again on August 9th. This year’s judges were Jared and Sherri Baker, who took over judging duties from Matt and Heidi Rohrig. Although instead of “judging,” the judges serve as facilitators of the event who highlight the hard work that the Special Olympics athletes and their buddies have done. Jared said the program now has a reach at county fairs across the state. Sherri said the continued...
Farm Bureau comments on House-passed livestock bills
The American Farm Bureau is taking a look at two bills passed by the House of Representatives last week that relate to livestock markets.By a 418-9 vote, the House passed a bill that would extend Livestock Mandatory Reporting into late 2022. Scott Bennett is the Farm...
Consumer price index continues to increase
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.8 percent in November after rising 0.9 percent in October. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the data Friday. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.The food index...
Iowa Farm Bureau members encouraged to keep telling their story
During the recent Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, members were able to become educated on different topics in managing their operations for the future, as well as strengthening their rural communities. They also received an update as to where things are in the seat...
Axne has mixed reaction over EPA announcement
Iowa Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne had mixed feelings over the EPA?s Renewable Volume Obligations announcement this past week.In an interview with IARN affiliate KMA, Axne said the RVOs set for 2022 are putting the biofuels industry on the right path. The...
New demand for U.S. soy through sustainable aviation fuel
Sustainable aviation fuel is causing new growing demand for U.S. soybeans.Matt Herman, environmental science director with the National Biodiesel Board, says sustainable aviation fuel is a clean substitute for fossil fuels used in jet fuel that can deliver the same...
Hinson bill would help preserve the Driftless Area
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has helped introduce a bipartisan bill that would preserve an ecologically-unique region spanning Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.During her weekly press call, Congresswoman Hinson says the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation...
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Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 10-3-22
OPENING MARKET PODCAST: Dustin Hoffmann talks with Greg McBride of Allendale about what we might be looking at in today's trade.
Fall quarterly grain stocks report holds plenty of surprises
The USDA released its Quarterly Grain Stocks Report this morning. The markets were anticipating a pretty mild report, but there were both positive and negative factors that provided a lot of contrast across the market board. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride...
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Recent farm income forecast reason for concern
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2022 Farm Sector Income Forecast, which showed a mixed bag for the farm economy. USDA?s Economic Research Service predicts that producer cash receipts will increase 21 percent to more than $525...
The importance of even emergence with Precision Planting (Part 1)
Carl Dodge is an eastern Iowa farmer who has been using Precision Planting products for many years and has recently become a brand ambassador for the company who gets to try their new products.Carl has a YouTube channel, and he enjoys using that outlet to show his...
