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Early legislative debates touch core issues for Iowa farmers
Just a few weeks into the Iowa legislative session, agriculture is already firmly on the agenda. While lawmakers are still early in the process, several issues important to farmers and rural communities are already drawing attention at the Capitol. Earlier this month, Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig discussed the goals of the Iowa Farm Act ahead of the session. Now, with lawmakers already at work, that conversation is expanding beyond that bill to include property taxes, private property rights,...
Changing climate means farmers should increase risk management
Weather plays a major role in yield potential. Increasingly, climate changes are influencing the growth and spread of weeds, diseases, and insects, as well as a farmer?s ability to plant and harvest at optimum times. Ryan Clayton, South Central IA Field Agronomist...
U.S. ethanol stocks rising as demand sags
At one time, the ethanol industry appeared to have put the COVID-19 lull in the rearview mirror. Sky-high output and profit margins matched up. However, Reuters says demand is dropping while oil prices rise, which is leading to a record level of ethanol...
Mizzou researcher sees optimism for Ag in 2022
A University of Missouri researcher believes 2022 could be a promising year for U.S. agriculture.Ben Brown, senior research associate in agricultural and applied economics at Mizzou, says farmers have reasons to be optimistic this year.?There?s great optimism on the...
Syngenta examines importance of early-season weed control
Syngenta says a farmer?s bottom line can be greatly impacted by early-season weeds.Chad Threewits, agronomy service representative with Syngenta, talks about why strong early-season weed control matters, and how producers can achieve it.?Early season weeds, they...
Record U.S. pork exports to Mexico in 2021
The final shipments are still being tallied, but we already know that 2021 will set a record for U.S. pork exports to Mexico. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative Gerardo Rodriguez explained the factors behind the record-setting numbers.?Number one is...
Benefits of Soy Checkoff research
The United Soybean Board says soybean checkoff-funded research is finding ways to help farmers use new technologies to improve productivity.United Soybean Board Director Matt Gast says research on drones helps farmers be more productive in the field.?That's become the...
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Premium diesel helps farm machinery last longer
One of the secrets for a healthy life is to provide good fuel for your body. The same is true for machinery as well. Farmers depend on a lot of high-end machinery to get their jobs done every day, so they know the importance of having clean, efficient fuel that will...
President Biden asks Congress to ?step in? over looming rail strike
Monday was a busy day in the saga of the impending strike of railroad workers. December 9th is the final day for the unions and the railroad companies to reach an agreement over new contracts for workers. In September, it looked as though President Biden had helped...
New board members announced for FFA foundation sponsors? board
The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors? Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. David Hollinrake, global head of strategy and portfolio management for Syngenta, was named chair for the upcoming...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 11-28-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.
Raising livestock and poultry sustainably with probiotics
Sustainability in farming is a major focus of nearly every branch of the agriculture industry. From growing row crops, to raising herds of livestock, to individual animal health.Chr. Hansen is a company that uses good bacteria in probiotics to promote more sustainable...
