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Stalled renewable fuels growth risks Iowa rural economy
Renewable fuels have been one of the most important demand drivers for Iowa agriculture over the past two decades, helping farmers absorb growing productivity while supporting jobs and investment in rural communities. But industry leaders say that momentum has stalled, even as farmers continue to produce more grain. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw told members of the organization that the problem is not a lack of capacity or innovation, but a lack of policy...
April WASDE report a bit disappointing
The April WASDE report was a bit disappointing this time around. Several expected changes simply didn?t happen for this month?s numbers. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the report had a bearish hint to it, but there just wasn?t a lot of action today...
Hinson urges Biden to quickly fill key ag-related positions
Two key agricultural positions remain vacated under the Biden administration.In a letter sent to President Biden this week, U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson, Randy Feenstra, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and many of their colleagues urged the administration to quickly...
Iowa Delegation united in support of NWS warning system upgrades
Advances in technology are always wonderful and always make what came before it look like two tin cans and a piece of string. However, in the cycle of technology, everything eventually becomes obsolete. A new and better way is always around the corner. The speed with...
Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture launches ?one-stop shop? for STEM educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a new, unique online platform for K-12 and STEM educators who want to teach science through the lens of agriculture.The Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education supports educators who teach,...
Senate Ag Committee to hold April 26 hearing on cattle reform bill
The Senate Ag Committee will hold a hearing later this month on Senator Chuck Grassley?s updated cattle market reform legislation.Grassley announced on Twitter Thursday evening that a hearing takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 26th on the recently updated Cattle...
Case IH provides oil and filter advice for your equipment
A Case IH officials says using the right oil and filters will help farmers save time and money.Troy Schaar, regional parts and service manager with Case IH, talks about what producers should look for in a high-quality oil to protect their machinery.?Your oil really...
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Figuring out what?s next for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Another year, another Congress following a year without Senate passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. For some, that?s a hard pill to swallow. Before the year-end break last month, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse sounded cautiously optimistic. With a new...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-13-23)
Yesterday?s WASDE report overshadowed the U.S. Export Sales Report, but that can be seen as a good thing. The report was bearish, but the markets ignored that as they focused on a surprisingly bullish WASDE. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown...
Helping plants reach their full genetic potential with Novozymes
Novozymes is a biotechnology company that uses biotech solutions to help plants maximize their growth.Jason Ward, national sales director for Novozymes, says that in 2022 the EPA gave Novozymes the go ahead for a new active ingredient that acts as a plant growth...
Top market issues to watch in 2023
The number one priority for farmers is feeding the world. Unfortunately, the number of people who are food insecure worldwide is on the rise.During a panel discussion at the recent American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Puerto Rico, AFBF Chief Economist...
Total household income up for commercial farms
From 2015 to 2021, the median total household income for commercial U.S. farms rose an estimated 16 percent, to $278,339 from $238,994. Commercial farms earn more than $350,000 gross cash farm income regardless of the principal operator?s occupation. USDA?s Economic...
