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USDA Bridge Assistance Payments already reaching farmers
Farmers across the country are already signing up for the new Farmer Bridge Assistance payments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program was designed to provide short term financial relief to producers ahead of the 2026 growing season, and USDA officials say participation has been strong since enrollment opened in late February. FULL CONVERSATION WITH USDA UNDERSECRETARY RICHARD FORDYCE: USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says farmers...
U.S. Meat Product Showcase brings back face-to-face meetings
As COVID restrictions are lifting in the ASEAN region, U.S. red meat suppliers had their first opportunity to meet face-to-face with buyers from the Philippines and Vietnam at the U.S. Meat Products Showcase. The showcase- made possible through support from USDA, the...
Exile Brewing and IAWA team up for special all-Iowa beer
(IARN - Des Moines, IA) -On Saturday, Exile Brewing held a release party for its ?Born Here, Brewed Here - Volume One: Rye IPA? beer which was made in tandem with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance in hopes of bringing attention to water quality and soil health.The...
Observe any crop pressures from the combine this year
Harvest is always busy and there are many things you have to manage. I don?t want you to feel that I am trying to add more to your plate or maybe this is something you are already mindful of but keeping watch for any potential problems in your fields during harvest...
Plymouth County farmland sale sets new Iowa record
A recent farmland sale in Iowa set a new record for the Corn Belt. In Plymouth County, Iowa, farmland was sold for $26,250 per acre. Ag Web Dot Com says Brock Auction Company brokered the sale, which included 55 acres of high-quality farmland. That put the total bill...
Genetic progress highlighted at 2022 American Simmental Association Fall Focus
The 2022 American Simmental Association (ASA) Fall Focus event brought seedstock and commercial cattle producers to Virginia earlier this year, where industry-leading researchers and professionals discussed the latest in genetic advancement and participated in tours,...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-14-22)
Wheat and soybean exports bounced back a little this week with decent sales, but corn numbers continue to perform poorly. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride said there were also some good flash...
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Ernst, Stabenow, introduce FARMLAND act
Senators Joni Ernst and Debbie Stabenow this week introduced The Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture and National Defense, or FARMLAND Act. The legislation would overhaul the current system that has allowed China?s malign influence to...
Protecting swine from FMD outbreaks
From helping control the spread of rabies to preparing for and responding to foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Public Health (VPH) plays an important role in the U.S. and across the globe. Dr. Doug Ensley, director of VPH,...
Renewable Fuels Association disappointed with EPA?s final RVO rule
The Environmental Protection Agency released the finalized 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes Wednesday to the disappointment of numerous renewable fuel industry groups. The final rule indicates a reduction in ethanol gallons from the volumes that were...
Iowa officials react to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Biden Administration released the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2023, 2024, and 2025 via a final rule:?The EPA?s final RFS volumes fail to meaningfully expand access...
USDA investing further in future U.S. ag leaders
USDA announced a $262.5 million investment in higher education institutions to help build the next generation of agriculture professionals across the nation. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said this investment is all about building the future of U.S. agriculture.?If you...
