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Grain markets could see another price rally in June
After making recent highs, the corn and soybeans prices have been somewhat in the red, leading some farmers to wonder if they missed out on potential profits. However, they may have another chance to take advantage of a price rally. Micheal Weidner, director of grain origination and producer strategy at Landus Cooperative, said the odds show that prices could hike up again. On the corn side of the marketplace, Weidner said now is the time for producers to recalibrate their plans and figure out...
Pork and Partners educating health professionals on pork benefits
Pork and Partners aims to inspire health and wellness professionals to reconsider pork's nutritional benefits through continuous discussions on current topics and research. Erin Good, corporate dietitian with Hy-Vee, shared her experiences with Pork and Partners....
AFB seeks to protect domestic biofuels feedstock market
The American Farm Bureau says that it wants a better tax deal for U.S. biofuel feedstocks and does not intend to keep out alternative or competing fuels from foreign producers. AFB and other farm groups recently called for the pending 45Z tax credit to be restricted...
Ag banker testifies on farm economic conditions
The American Bankers Association provided testimony before the House Ag Committee and offered the association’s views on the financial conditions in farm country. Tony Hotchkiss, char of the Agriculture and Rural Bankers Committee, emphasized the critical role banks...
Senator Ernst says USDA needs to modernize its assistance programs
Earlier this week, Senator Joni Ernst joined with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the rest of the Iowa Delegation in Washington in penning a letter to U.S. Ag Secretary and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack about the need for the United States Department of Agriculture...
Weather has generally been friendly to corn and soybeans
As we enter the late July growing period the weather nationally is for the most part cooperating during a key part of the growing season. Right now, there are not any major weather concerns for the stretch run of July says USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Nationally...
Over 500 organizations unite for new farm bill
The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with 529 other organizations, urged lawmakers to prioritize programs that benefit all American families, emphasizing that they are too important to delay any further. Joe Gilson, the director of congressional relations for...
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Helping growers navigate economic headwinds to prepare for next growing season
At a time of lower commodity prices, Farmers Business Network is attempting to give growers all the tools to save money on inputs and purchase those inputs at the right time for their operation. FBN also is also helping farmers to find new income streams via...
HPAI detected in Sioux County and Palo Alto County
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Sioux County Commercial Layer Flock DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 6, 2024) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
Getting the right parts the first time with CLAAS connect
Often referred to as the “next step in farming,” the CLAAS connect digital ecosystem is a cloud-based platform that provides farmers with unprecedented access to vital information at their fingertips. Now, machine maintenance can be much more efficient and much less...
October red meat exports higher than last year
Exports of U.S. beef and pork posted year-over-year increases in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October beef exports totaled 105,269 metric tons (mt), up 1% from a year ago, while value increased 3%...
John Deere pleased with S7 combine performance this year
At Commodity Classic in March, we talked to Bergen Nelson at John Deere about their new S7 combines. These combines take the technology of the X9 and bring it to a smaller scale for smaller farming operations. Now, this fall, we have caught up with Bergen for his...
