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Iowa farmers press E15 message as President Trump visits
As President Trump visits the Des Moines metro today with a focus on energy, the economy, and affordability, Iowa agriculture leaders are watching closely. While the visit brings renewed attention to biofuels, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the message from farmers and ethanol producers has been consistent for years: year-round access to E15 remains critical, but the solution must ultimately come from Congress. Naig says the benefits of expanded E15 access are already clear,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-25-22)
South America is looking to get some stabilizing rains over this next week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they?ll appreciate these rains, but it probably won?t be enough for them to start to thrive.?On the 1-to-5-day, we are looking at some very good...
FMC?s Xyway brand fungicides perform strong in 2021
AUDIO REPORT: Gail Stratman, FMC CorporationXyway brand fungicides from FMC Corporation had a strong year in 2021 managing foliar disease protection.Gail Stratman, Regional Technical Manager with FMC, says Xyway brand fungicides are applied at-plant and provide...
FCSAmerica committed to serving the next generation of farmers
AUDIO REPORT: Bob Campbell, Farm Credit Services of AmericaFarm Credit Services of America remains committed to serving young, beginning and small producers.Bob Campbell, senior leader for Farm Credit Services of America, says they work with thousands of farmers and...
INRC Spring 2022 Water Quality Research Seminar Series will “Focus on Phosphorus”
This spring, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center?s Water Quality Research Seminar Series will ?Focus on Phosphorus,? beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. The presentations will take place the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 3:10-4:00 p.m., through April 27.The...
Bayer corn traits strong for 2022 & 2023
We are almost done with the first month of 2022. Before you know it, it will be planting season in Iowa once again. The last two years have given us some interesting scenarios and have tested the genetics of many corn companies. Some tests were learning tools for what...
USSEC showcasing benefits of soybean meal in poultry feed at IPPE
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will showcase the nutritional and quality advantages of U.S. soy for poultry producers at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) Jan. 25-27 in Atlanta, Georgia.The USSEC has a team of experts on site to talk about...
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2022 will be remembered as a year of volatile market conditions
Harvest is all but finished at this point, and as we?ve mentioned many times on here, it?s a good time to reflect on the successes and struggles from this year?s crop. It?s also important, though, to look ahead to the start of the 2023 season. Matt Erickson, economic...
American Coalition for Ethanol looking for more support from EPA
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is ready to see some changes in the ethanol industry once the new year comes around. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) specified volumes through 2022, so that means the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will have a lot more...
National Pork Board helping producers raise pigs sustainably
Sustainability in farming has been at the forefront of the ag industry in recent years with producers learning about ways to grow and tend crops sustainably in a manner which allows farming for many years to come. However, sustainable farming does not just apply to...
Senator Ernst talks about 2023 Farm Bill hearings
With the elections in the rear-view mirror, it is time to start looking ahead to the business of the next two years. There will be a different look in Congress as the Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives. That means new committee leadership as...
USDA invites producers to respond to the 2022 ag census
The USDA mailed survey codes to all known U.S. ag producers with the invitation to respond online to the 2022 Census of Agriculture at agcounts.usda.gov. The ag census is the nation?s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county, and...
