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Grassley gives update on Farm Bill 2.0
The latest farm bill proposal, known as Farm Bill 2.0, recently passed through the House Ag Committee and now will move to the floor of the House for consideration. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked on Tuesday for his thoughts on the bill and what the Senate version could look like if it passes in the House. Grassley also discussed the Senate Ag Committee hearing set for Tuesday to examine ways to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-grown agricultural products. Senator...
USDA investing $759 million in rural broadband access
Contrary to what many people might believe, agriculture is dependent on technology. Whether they?re tracking yields in real-time during harvest, mapping fields during planting season, or keeping livestock records in a digital workbook, farmers probably use technology...
Governor Reynolds signs proclamations for grain, fuel, and fertilizer transportation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed proclamations relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, manure, and motor fuels. The Harvest Proclamation is effective immediately and continues through November 27, 2022. The proclamation allows...
Farmers urge Congress to pass Workforce Modernization Act
It's no secret that the agriculture industry whether it's farming, all the way up to Ag businesses and processors, the industry needs workers. Many of these industries rely on the H-2A guest worker program. The last few administrations have talked about revitalizing...
NPB treasurer on mindful checkoff funding
Just like a farming operation the National Pork Board must keep track of its budget to understand what type of work is possible.Al Wulfekuhle, a producer from Iowa and the treasurer for the National Pork Board, says the main priority of the board is to spend Checkoff...
This week?s rains provided little relief from drought
While we did see some good rains earlier this week, drought conditions continue to worsen in Iowa. It doesn?t help that much of the western part of the state didn?t see much of that rain, even though that?s the area that needed it the most. Iowa State Climatologist...
First study to track a wild bird known to have HPAI
LAUREL, Md. ? For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in North America. The new research, led by the U.S. Geological Survey, can help improve estimates of when and where the...
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Rains are welcomed, but more is needed
We have definitely had a more active weather pattern in the past few days. In fact, yesterday was the first day since Thursday that Des Moines did not see any rainfall. Mind you, I am not complaining. We need the rain. I am just pointing out that things have changed...
ERS finds increasing concentration in ag and food sectors
The USDA?s Economic Research Service looked into market concentration and its impact on competition. It?s a subject that?s attracted growing public scrutiny. The ERS study says market concentration, which is measured by the share of industry sales held by the largest...
State Attorneys General urging lawmakers to pass AM for Every Vehicle Act
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined with his counterparts in 16 other states to encourage Congress to pass legislation that would keep AM radios in new vehicles at no extra charge to consumers. Jackley said AM radio serves an important role in rural...
Big surprises in Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage reports
It seems like the USDA didn?t want us to coast into this weekend. If you?ve looked at the current grain prices, then you?ll know that there were some big surprises in today?s Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage reports. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the...
I-29 Moo University continuing 2023 Dairy Webinar Series
The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, July 20 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on milk margins.The webinar will feature Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira, associate professor in the School of Animal Sciences (former Department of Dairy...
