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Iowa Soybean Association is evolving to face ag industry issues
This year’s Commodity Classic in San Antonio saw a record number of farmers in attendance. In many discussions throughout the event, it was clear that farmers are prepared to give this crop season their all, no matter what challenges they may face. Aaron Putze, chief officer of brand management and engagement with the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), said he enjoyed hearing from farmers from around the country. Putze said many farmers view the current ag industry issues as structural and not...
Growth Energy will use fly-in to accelerate advocacy
The elections are coming up very soon. No matter what side of the aisle you are on, there are some issues that we all share in and mostly agree on. For instance, the cost of gasoline in the past months. While it is coming down, if anybody is hoping to retain a seat in...
USDA forecasts US corn, soybean, and cotton production down from 2021
Corn, soybean, and cotton production is down from 2021, according to Monday's Crop Production report issued by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn production is down eight percent from last year, forecast at 13.9 billion bushels, while soybean...
Sound Ag helping farmers maximize nutrient efficiency
Sustainability continues to be a focus on farms for many reasons. Obviously, farmers do their best to take care of the environment, but with high input costs, they?re also looking to offset those costs by retaining nutrients in the soil. Sound Agriculture works to...
U.S. beef exports see another billion-dollar month
U.S. beef exports again topped $1 billion in July and posted the fifth-largest volume on record, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Exports totaled 126,567 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, and export...
September WASDE friendlier than expected
Soybeans rocketed higher and corn saw decent gains in the wake of the September WASDE report. Cuts to soybean yields and harvest acres were bigger than expected, which provided plenty of support. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this...
Gas prices causing drivers to opt for ethanol at the pump
2022 has been a year of high prices at the fuel pump. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says that has led to drivers taking note of what ethanol fuel blends have to offer in the way of savings.Cooper says high fuel prices have led to a large...
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USDA cuts ribbon on national bio and agro-defense facility
Recent history is proof that animal disease outbreaks like mad cow, foot and mouth disease, avian influenza, and African swine fever can devastate livestock industries both home and abroad. The importance of a strong defense system against animal disease cannot be...
Smart Carbon Network launches in support of carbon capture management
Last week, the Smart Carbon Network was launched in order to bring agriculture, energy, and academic leaders together and raise awareness of the benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The network will collaborate with farmers and...
Soy checkoff identifies key audiences for reputation of U.S. soy
The 77 farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board focus on adding value to U.S. soybeans through investments that spur engagement with consumers and influencers across the value chain. Laurie Isley, USB farmer-leader from Michigan and Communication & Education...
Iowa nutrient reduction strategy dashboards indicate measurable water quality progress
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 24, 2023) ? The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the three principals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, today jointly announced that the online...
Replanting needs to be thought out
It is that time of year when we see crops emerge, and thunderstorms can wipe out a whole field in short order. That doesn?t mean it can?t happen later, but it is the time we tend to see more hail and such. It is also the time when we have the best opportunity to hit...
