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Congress will have increased oversight over the president’s latest tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled 6–3 that IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. This invalidates all tariffs based solely on IEEPA. Following the ruling the administration pivoted to Section 122 tariffs via the Trade Act of 1974. Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the president to impose temporary import surcharges up to 15%. President Trump has since enacted a 15% global tariff. United States Senator Chuck...
Bayer, Luke Bryan, and Kroger team up for 2022 “Here?s to the Farmer” campaign
Bayer is once again teaming with five-time entertainer of the year Luke Bryan to celebrate America?s Farmers and fight hunger. It?s all part of the "Here?s to the Farmer" concert tour. What will make this year?s tour even more special is the fact that Kroger,...
Ethanol production rises after six consecutive weekly declines
The Energy Information Administration says U.S. ethanol output increased for the first time in six weeks while inventories dropped slightly. During the week ending on July 15, production rose to an average of 1.03 million barrels a day. The EIA report says that?s up...
Agritourism app on the way to provide education
Telling the story of American Agriculture has been necessary for years, especially as we have become more connected on the internet. False information is spouted as truthful data, and consumers don?t know what to think. It has taken some time to find producers and...
House-passed bill for food & fuel costs awaits Senate action
It is no secret that we have been having supply difficulties since the COVID-19 pandemic started. We also have geopolitical issues that are interrupting our supply chains and putting everybody, not just agriculture, in a rough spot.In Agriculture we are looking at...
International trips are important for promoting pork
During international trips focused on the pork industry?s international market development strategy, pork producers have the opportunity to experience other countries and cultures firsthand. It is also an important opportunity for real-world input on U.S. Pork. Their...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-21-22)
This week?s report was mostly neutral. New crop sales are performing at a great pace, but old crop isn?t doing nearly as well. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the bar for old sales has been set so low that anything above zero looks good at this...
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John Deere wants you ready for the next big things in precision ag
As the tractors are starting to roll in Iowa, being ready is something we have been talking about for a few weeks. The soil temps just today are finally above 50 across the state, which means spring fertilizer is ready. The tractors, tillage equipment, and planters...
Landus Innovation Connector puts farmers at the center of discussion
Located in downtown Des Moines, the Landus Innovation Connector provides an opportunity for farmer-owners to engage with Landus partners and experts and discuss the latest and greatest ag innovations. By bringing farmers in to see these innovations first-hand, Landus...
April WASDE report provides a few surprises
Typically, most reports from the USDA provide a surprise in one form or another. The April WASDE report was released on Tuesday by the USDA and in typical fashion this month?s report contained a few surprises says John Heinberg a market advisor with Total Farm...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-11-23)
Once again, the weather hasn?t changed too much down in South America. Brazil has some good rain in the forecast, and Argentina is beyond any saving from the weather at this point. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
Academics predict USMCA dispute panel would favor U.S. over Mexico
Ag economists at The Ohio State University predict a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute settlement panel over biotech corn would rule in favor of the United States. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office recently requested technical consultations with Mexico under...
