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USDA Farm Income Forecast is lower for 2026
USDA released the first farm income projections for 2026. Carrie Litkowski, a senior economist with the USDA’s Economic Research Service, said the income forecast is lower this year. Litkowski said there are several notable increases in the forecast as well. For more information, visit usda.gov.
Grassley pleased Biden is considering E15 summertime sales
The Biden administration is reportedly considering summertime sales of E15.Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley on Tuesday said he?s pleased the administration is taking a look at E15 as an option to help lower high fuel prices across the country.?The president has said he...
NCGA & EDF bestow award on Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crop Initiative
Farmers are making strides in reducing nutrient runoff and looking at ways of regenerating the soil. The practices take on many forms, but all are essential to the future of agriculture. We need to be able to manage the resources that allow us to keep the soil healthy...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-5-22)
A large portion of Brazil is preparing for a bit of a dry spell. While this did cause some initial concerns, it seems like the dry weather didn?t come at a particularly poor time. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they?re still going to be in great shape,...
2022 hemp licensing window to close April 15
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging Iowans to apply for or renew their hemp licenses for the 2022 growing season. Applications are available online through the hemp licensing portal. The deadline to apply for the outdoor growing...
Bayer excited for Climate FieldView updates
Bayer officials discussed new updates to the Climate FieldView platform at this year?s Commodity Classic.Joe Nail, Climate FieldView brand manager for Bayer Crop Science, tells IARN that FieldView Drive is a device that plugs into the diagnostic port of your equipment...
Grassley still seeking fertilizer answers from ITC
A bipartisan group of lawmakers remain hopeful the International Trade Commission will take immediate action to bring down fertilizer costs.Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and many of his colleagues recently sent a letter to the ITC urging the commission to address the...
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Iowa Biodiesel Board urges EPA to reconsider proposed RFS rule
Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public hearing on the proposed Renewable Fuel Standards rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025. While the ethanol numbers provided relief to the renewable fuels industry, the biodiesel volumes were disappointing news....
American Farm Bureau Federation sets 2023 priorities
The American Farm Bureau Federation wrapped up its annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, setting policy objectives the organization wants to see accomplished in 2023. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says the next farm bill was one of the top...
Iowa, home to the nation’s premier land conference
The 2023 Land Investment Expo was held in Des Moines on Tuesday at the Iowa Events Center. The expo is considered the nation?s premier land conference and is held annually in Iowa?s capital city. Eric O?Keefe is the founding editor of The Land Report magazine which...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 1-11-23
Can you afford to take a risk on whether or not profits will still be there when you harvest this fall? Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net says you don't have to swing for the fences in your market strategy; just put the ball in play.
ARC or PLC?
It?s that time of year when farmers are making their selections for which program they are going to use to keep their operations protected for the 2023 growing season. The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs are the two key...
