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E15 legislation fix remains a priority issue for Midwest lawmakers
Midwest lawmakers made a strong push to include a legislative fix for year-round E15 sales to be included in the government funding bill, only for the House to drop E15 from the House appropriations bill at the last minute. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that pushback from lawmakers in other states stopped E15 legislation from making its way into the appropriations bill. Grassley says that year-round E15 legislation is still a priority for Congress and hopes it can be passed...
CME Group discusses marketing plan options
Farmers across the country are taking a look at their marketing plans for the year ahead.Tim Andriesen, managing director of agricultural products at CME Groups, says many farmers are continuing to struggle with some of the challenges from last year. He talks about...
EPA finalizes extension of refinery compliance deadlines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on finalizing proposed rolling compliance deadlines for 2020, 2021, and 2022.Ethanol groups like Growth Energy weren?t pleased with the announcement. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said that delaying the compliance...
One busy Iowa farm wife is marketing to others like her with The Snazzy Sheep Boutique.
When you are on the farm, it doesn?t limit you to just earning a living by working the land or raising livestock. There are many other ways to help supplement your income while providing a needed service. It is all about finding a niche where you can carve out a...
Farmers with visitors can manage risk with free online course
Bringing visitors onto the farm can be a great way to educate others about farm life, and it?s a critical part of the agritourism and agritainment industries.However, there are important risk management considerations for those involved with on-farm visitors. In order...
ISA recognizes outstanding achievement on behalf of soy industry
A must-attend summer event, a dedicated farm and food broadcaster, and a first-generation farmer were among those touted for outstanding achievement benefiting the soy industry. The recognition was given in eight categories by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) during...
John Deere enhances MY22 9 Series Tractors
AUDIO REPORT: Ryan Jardon, John DeereJohn Deere has announced new updates to its model year 2022 9 Series Tractors.Ryan Jardon, product marketing manager for John Deere, says the 9 Series Tractors have been enhanced to help today's farmers start earlier and run later...
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U.S. Soy panel focuses on global nutrition
U.S. Soy recently hosted a panel at the 2022 Borlaug International Dialogue as part of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion and addressed how to sustainably feed a growing world.?It was indeed...
USMEF says action is needed on key ag trade nominees
With important trade negotiations on the horizon, there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the Senate needs to take action on the nomination of Douglas McKalip as...
Will Mexico?s GMO corn ban be a USMCA violation?
In 2024, Mexico plans to halt all imports of GMO corn. This move has farmers and Ag groups concerned over what we can expect from our second-most important trade partner and close neighbor. The prices of non-GMO corn are higher and could affect the costs for consumers...
USDA wants nomination for the advisory committee on ag statistics
The USDA?s National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Statistics. Members of this committee advise the Ag Secretary on the scope, timing, and content of periodic agricultural censuses, surveys of...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 11-28-22
Chinese covid policy and protests are having a large effect on all markets today. Greg McBride of Allendale joins Dustin to talk about what Ag markets are doing.
