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Planted acres projections reflect cautious farm economy
USDA economists predict some shifting crop acres as farmers continue to face a difficult economy. As crop farmers prepare to plant their corn, soybeans, or wheat in 2026, many are making decisions with the current farm economy in mind. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says USDA economists revealed some key insights during the Annual Ag Outlook Forum. USDA said planting decisions are being driven by commodity prices, input costs, and expected returns. Parum...
Chief Ag Negotiator finally receives hearing
The U.S. Trade Representative?s office has not had a Chief Ag Negotiator throughout President Biden?s Administration. This is an essential position for our ag trade policies.The Senate Finance Committee finally got around to giving nominee Doug McKalip a hearing....
NCBA?s farm bill priorities
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association released its priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. Those priorities were based on producer input at the association?s Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada. ?Our annual meetings are the cornerstone of NCBA?s grassroots policy...
Senator Ernst talks about Next Generation Fuels Act
As we look to the future of environmental fuel options, biofuels still are very much a part of that conversation. The Biden Administration is still pushing for electric vehicles, but they are still a little way off. Biofuels are an option that we have right now. While...
The key to efficiency and productivity in your crops
Plant health is continuously changing. But while the definition for plant health is never the same, the core of it stays the same?it?s about having that more cost-effective and rewarding harvest.Technical Product Lead for Row Crop Fungicides at Syngenta Crop...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-28-22)
This week?s report was neutral- in no part due to the old crop bean sales, where we once again saw net cancellations. However, new crop bean sales made an effort to pick up the slack with some excellent sales this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided...
S. Dakota Senator aims at SEC-proposed emission rule
The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) is trying to impose a rule in which all companies that work through SEC trading have to have an emissions paper trail when it comes to their products. This means farmers would have to keep track of things like carbon and...
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The clock is ticking on an E15 waiver
It is that time of year, once again. Soon, thanks to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, E15 will run into its deadline, and may not be sold during the summertime. Of course, I remind everyone that this is thanks to the D.C. Court because we had year-round E15 approved...
ISU hoping to help FFA students make meaningful connections
Today marked the first day of the 95th Iowa FFA Convention. Taking place on the campus of Iowa State University, over 6,000 ag students have gathered to network, learn more about agriculture, and decide the future of the organization. Of course, Iowa State University...
New benchmark study reveals farmers perceptions of biologicals
The agricultural sector is always innovating with new practices and technology. Biologicals have become a popular segment of the ag industry and most U.S. row-crop farmers say they are aware of agriculture ?biologicals.?Those farmers who use biologicals rate them...
NPPC releases second quarter economic update
The National Pork Producers Council recently released its second-quarter economic update. Holly Cook, staff economist with the NPPC, said these quarterly reports provide an up-to-the-minute picture of the industry?s health.?The quarterly update provides a snapshot of...
Farmers, conservationists ask court to strike down Dicamba
Public-interest groups representing farmers and conservationists filed arguments in court seeking to have the Environmental Protection Agency?s approval of dicamba struck down. The arguments are a continuation of an earlier lawsuit that resulted in a 2020 court ruling...
