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U.S. meat exporters connect with Latin American buyers
Buyers from across Central and South America as well as the Caribbean met face-to-face with U.S. red meat exporters at the 13th Latin American Product Showcase, which is hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Held July 30-31 in Guatemala City, the event featured 67 exhibitors and representatives from more than 80 USMEF member companies. USMEF Chair Steve Hanson said the showcase is a great example of the U.S. red meat industry’s effort to attract new customers and further develop...
Biofuel blending proposals coming in days, reports say
The Biden administration plans to issue its proposals on how much biofuel refiners have to blend into the nation?s fuel supply for this year and 2022.Sources familiar with the discussions say officials are reaching out to lawmakers to talk about the move that could...
Choosing the right seed for 2022
The team at Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness is helping growers find out which seed is best for their operation.Bernard Schaben, director of seed technology, shares recommendations to select the right seed for local growing conditions.?Seed is probably the most varied input,...
AgResource economist believes crop markets will move higher in 2022
An ag economist in Chicago believes farmers will have higher corn and soybean prices in 2022.Dr. William Tierney Jr. serves as chief economist for AgResource Company. Tierney recently told IARN affiliate KMA that all signs are currently pointing to higher numbers on...
Vilsack announces $633M for rural climate-smart infrastructure
The USDA is investing millions of dollars to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Friday said the USDA?s announcement tops $633 million. He says rural America is on the front lines of climate change,...
Biden Administration extends federal trucking waiver
The trucking industry is a vital cog in the supply chain. Whether you are hauling across town or across the country, all our goods touch a truck at some point in time. The lack of a reliable workforce has also hit the trucking industry. More drivers have had to put in...
Iowa Poultry & Egg Scholarship Foundation calling for applications
The Iowa Poultry & Egg Scholarship Foundation announced three scholarships for 2022. Created by the Iowa Egg Council and Iowa Poultry Association, the Foundation funds education and encourages young people to consider careers in the poultry and egg industry.In 2022,...
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Bayer?s FieldView platform gives farmers important insights on their fields
Farmers are always looking at an immense amount of data- so much, in fact, that it?s easy to miss out on potential profits. As agriculture advances, the amount of available data increases as well, so farmers need to improve their data management in order to keep up....
Improving farming efficiency with Precision Planting
Precision Planting is an ag technology company that maximizes the performance of farm machinery with innovative new ideas.Bryce Baker, an integrated marketing manager at Precision Planting, says farmers can use Precision Planting technology to farm more efficiently.He...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 9-28-22
Corn and soybeans were rather static today, but there was plenty of action in the other markets. Wheat prices are sharply higher as issues continue in Ukraine, and livestock prices are lower amid demand concerns. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Iowa harvest is in full swing
The weather has been near perfect for getting the harvest rolling in the state of Iowa. Corn and soybeans both are coming out of the fields and heading into bins and elevators around the region. However, the weather conditions have given us an interesting situation as...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 9-28-22
European economics and war are weighing on the markets. Fast harvest pace and low levels in the river systems are the biggest issues domestically. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net talks with Dustin on today's opening market podcast.
