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Dairy producers see unexpected spike in market prices
A recent jump in the dairy markets was good news for dairy producers. Mike North, the president of the producer division with Ever.Ag, appeared at the Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo and said the spike in prices was driven by weather. North said in this era of price volatility, regardless of the commodity, it’s more important than ever for busy producers to have someone keeping an eye out for marketing opportunities. For more information, visit their website at ever.ag.
Cattle producers have their voices heard at Iowa State Capitol
A bitter cold morning on Wednesday didn?t stop cattle producers from all across the state from gathering at the Iowa State Capitol to meet with lawmakers about important policies impacting the industry.The Iowa Cattlemen?s Association held its annual Cattlemen at the...
What do label changes on the Enlist? E3 platform mean for Iowa growers?
When it comes to chemicals that are used in crop protection, it is no secret that every so often that go through a reevaluation to make sure their impact on the environment isn?t a major issue. It?s something which we have come to expect over the course of a product?s...
South American Weather and Crop Update (2-22-22)
Some rains came over the long weekend and brought relief to parts of South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that the lack of heat in the forecast will help alleviate some of the drought stress.McBride also provided a harvest and planting update...
NRCS accepting comments on revised Iowa Nutrient Management Standard
USDA?s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting comments on the newly revised Iowa Nutrient Management Standard ? the guiding document for implementing nutrient management plans for Iowa farmers.The (590) Nutrient Management Standard provides farmers...
Iowa State Fair receives $1M donation for new shelter house
Alliant Energy recently announced a $1 million contribution to help replace and build a new shelter house on the Iowa State Fairgrounds just east of the Livestock Pavilion.Peter Cownie, executive director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundtion, recently told...
CFRA following tax reform updates at Iowa Statehouse
Tax reform bills are getting a lot of attention at the Iowa Statehouse.Johnathan Hladik, policy director for the Center for Rural Affairs, says the Iowa House last week passed a tax reform bill that would adjust the state?s income tax to a 4 percent flat rate by 2026....
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DEKALB Asgrow looking forward to offering new products in 2023
With only a couple weeks in this year, there?s no better time to think about how to tackle next year?s growing season. Many companies are ready to help farmers with new and improved products, and DEKALB Asgrow is no different. Brian Green, DEKALB Asgrow technical...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 12-14-22
Grains are starting off weaker as we keep hearing good reports from Brazil, and we wonder what the FED will have in store this afternoon. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net joins Dustin for today's Opening Market Podcast.
Streamlining the FSA Loan process
Let's face it, you're busy. you've got a lot to do to keep your operation moving forward. Whether you're a grain or a livestock producer, you are constantly working year-round to keep your operation profitable. Now, we all know that many farms need some kind of loan...
Rep. Feenstra details upcoming legislation efforts
With the lame duck session providing an opportunity for many bills to get passed, Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra provided an update on the legislation he is trying to put into place. Among those pieces of legislation is the Precision Agriculture Loan...
Grassley comments on EPA’s proposed ethanol and advanced biofuels blending requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed increased ethanol and bio diesel requirements that must be blended into the United States fuel supplies over the next three years.While renewable fuel groups are pleased by the proposed increases, not everyone...
