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House Ag Committee approves Farm Bill 2.0 with bipartisan support
Last week, the House Ag Committee passed Farm Bill 2.0, which means that the legislation will now be up to the full House of Representatives for consideration. This is great news for the ag industry, as much of the legislation from the 2018 farm bill is far outdated. Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said it was reassuring to see the bill move out of the committee with bipartisan support. Johnson said a new farm bill is critical for farmers who are currently facing almost unprecedented...
Carbon capture project to make ethanol more environmentally friendly
Proposed carbon capture and a storage pipeline project would make participating ethanol plants more environmentally friendly. Officials with Summit Carbon Solutions and the Ringneck Energy ethanol plant at Onida, South Dakota, invited media, legislators, and other...
Good news for pork in the recent trade export data
The latest export data holds plenty of good news for the pork industry. Courtney Knupp, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board says that key indicators for pork exports are on an upward swing and numbers for the month of August...
U.S. Cattlemen?s Association applauds SEC protection bill
More than 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation that would shield agricultural producers from a climate disclosure rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. U.S. Cattlemen?s Association President Brooke Miller says,...
Ag manufacturers still struggling to find parts
The used farm machinery and equipment market has been booming in 2022 with used sales very strong this year. One of the main reasons that demand for used equipment is so high is that it is very hard for ag manufacturers to get the parts necessary to make new...
Drought conditions continuing as harvest gets fully underway
Drought conditions have expanded across Iowa. While the dry weather is benefitting farmers right now as they continue harvest, this could have some negative effects down the road. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan explained the data from the most recent U.S....
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-6-22)
This week?s report was disappointing once again. Now, it?s looking like we?re going to miss more of the USDA?s export goals. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.At this point, it?s possible that the USDA...
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Bill introduced to stop bureaucratic limits on animal health options
I have a simple question for all the livestock producers out there. When your animals are sick, who do you call?I assume that the answer you are giving me to that question is your veterinarian. I bet even in certain instances you would be prepared to administer your...
Taylor and USDA promote ethanol during trade mission to Japan
USDA?s trade mission to Japan last week pressed Tokyo for ethanol sales as many countries look for new ways to reduce carbon emissions.USDA Under Secretary for Trade and native Iowan Alexis Taylor says the trade mission?s efforts to promote ethanol in Japan were set...
Talk with your lender to help navigate high input costs
At this year?s World Pork Expo, high input costs were among the top discussion headlines. Input costs are still as high as ever, and that makes it difficult for producers to really get the most out of their operations. Fortunately, ag lenders are working with swine...
USDA releasing over $700 million to improve rural internet access
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural Americans to affordable, high-speed internet. The funds will benefit projects that connect residents, farmers, and business owners in 19 states to reliable...
Demand stays low as prices remain high
Understanding that we are in a weather-dominated marketplace right now. It?s easy to see why as the rain never seems to fall across much of the state. Some of our eastern neighbors have seen a little, but it?s not always enough to keep them growing. This is going to...
