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Swanson: Ethanol key to driving Iowa and beyond
The Iowa State Fair has always been a place where farmers and consumers come together, and this year’s Iowa Corn Day put the spotlight on the many ways corn drives the state’s economy. Beyond the food and fuel on display, the Iowa Corn Growers Association used the event to highlight both opportunities and challenges facing Iowa’s corn farmers. Iowa Corn Growers Association President Stu Swanson said the fair is a reminder of how deeply corn is woven into the state’s identity. With more than...
NPPC President Jen Sorenson lauds new CEO announcement
National Pork Producers Council President Jen Sorenson says the organization is thrilled to welcome Iowa native Bryan Humphreys to the team as CEO.On Wednesday, NPPC announced Humphreys will succeed the retiring Neil Dierks on December 21st. Dierks had served in the...
Navigator and OCI reach agreement on CO2 transport and storage
The Heartland Greenway Project is a carbon capture project that is going to be crossing approximately 1,300 miles of the Midwest, including about 900 miles worth of Iowa. This is not a new technology, but it is new to the Midwest. The goal is to work with ethanol and...
Mahindra launches new ROXOR side-by-side
NAFB Trade Talk Audio: Rich Ansell with MahindraMahindra has launched a new off-road side-by-side available at select Mahindra dealerships.Production has already started for the ROXOR UTV. The new ROXOR maintains the core strength of a boxed steel frame, steel body, a...
Biden?s infrastructure senior advisor, Landrieu, praises new investment
President Biden?s senior advisor responsible for coordinating the implementation of the new bipartisan infrastructure law says the investment comes at a crucial time.Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says a major component is a milestone investment in rural...
Rep. Hinson slams EPA for missed RVO deadline
AUDIO: Full interview with Iowa Congresswoman Ashley HinsonIowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the EPA needs to follow the law when it comes to maintaining the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard.Earlier this week, Hinson and the five other members of Iowa?s...
NPPC hires new CEO
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced Bryan Humphreys as the organization?s new chief executive officer, effective Dec. 21, 2021, following the retirement of long-time leader Neil Dierks. Humphreys brings years of experience in the pork industry with...
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White House hunger conference today
The long-awaited White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health convenes today. The goal of the conference is to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030. The White House Tuesday released its national strategy with actions the...
USDA makes $500 million available for more domestic fertilizer production
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the agency is taking steps to fight the high cost of fertilizer for American farmers. The USDA is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat those...
HPAI spurs record turkey and egg prices
Fall is here with Thanksgiving around the corner, and that means turkey and pumpkin pie are on everybody?s menus. However, you might have to stretch your budget a little higher this year. As you plan your holiday meal, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Brent...
Syngenta?s Cropwise helps farmers to collect and access field data
Cropwise is a new digital platform from Syngenta that is being introduced to the United States market after previously being used in other international markets.Joe Ben Bogle, digital ag marketing lead with Syngenta, says that Cropwise is a digital hub that allows...
South American Weather and Crop Update (9-27-22)
The weather continues to look favorable for planting season in South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.McBride also provided an update on planting progress in Brazil.With their...
