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NCBA starts at the grassroots
Buck Wehrbein is the outgoing president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Wehrbein tells the Iowa Ag Radio Network that his year as president in 2025 went by in a flash. He says profitability for producers is in a great spot and is hopeful that the current trend can continue. Wehrbein says that NCBA is an organization that works from the ground level up. That was Buck Wehrbein, the outgoing president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Pioneer study shows SCN at an alarming rate
We all know about the damage that Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) can cause. Those little pests are robbing several bushels per acre of our soybeans. With the new crop November 2022 beans sitting at just over $15 per bushel, it doesn?t take long to see a dramatic loss of...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-21-22)
Conditions haven?t changed much in South America. There?s still quite a bit of dryness, which is allowing harvest to continue at a good pace. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they?re looking at finishing harvest soon.McBride also provided a crop progress...
Russia accused of “weaponizing hunger”
As we get ready to enter the 5th month of Russia?s invasion of Ukraine, we are seeing the toll being taken around the world. With the amount of food that Ukraine provides to that part of the world, the loss of their exports has been causing many problems.While Putin...
Lawmakers looking to address supply chain issues
As lawmakers are seeking ways to fix supply chain issues, U.S. Representative Ron Kind says tackling them is top priority right now. Those supply chain issues include the Ocean Shipping Reform Act signed by President Biden just this last week.Kind, the Wisconsin...
Cattle industry fighting SEC climate rule
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association filed comments on the Securities and Exchange Commission?s controversial greenhouse gas disclosure rule. The rule would require publicly-traded companies to disclose their direct, energy-electricity consumption, and supply...
Rep Hinson talks about Ag legislation moving out of House (E15)
Yesterday, we heard from Iowa 1st District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson about the PRECISE Act being a part of a few bills that have implications for the Ag industry, that have moved out of the House. This, of course, was not the only bill that the Ag sector is...
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Farm Bureau Foundation releases new children?s book
The Feeding Minds Press is a project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, with the main goal being to publish accurate and engaging books about agriculture that connect readers to where their food comes from and to who grows it. The mission of the...
Bills providing permanent E15 fix introduced in House and Senate
The National Corn Growers Association this week applauded legislation that would provide permanent, nationwide market access for E15, often marketed as Unleaded 88. NCGA reports 35 bipartisan Senate and House members introduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice...
Indigo Ag providing farmers with flexibility in sustainable practices
Recently, Indigo Ag announced FieldFlex, which is a suite of sustainable agriculture programs designed to provide farmers with flexible options to earn some profits from their sustainability practices. Ryan Stockwell, senior manager of grower engagement with Indigo...
High interest rates slowing growth of demand for farmland
High interest rates are starting to affect farmland demand. Paul Schadegg, senior vice president of real estate options for Farmers National Company, said the slowing demand first showed up at the end of last year.?We saw a little bit of a downturn or softening as we...
Fending off weeds with a well rounded crop protection plan
Waterhemp is the most widespread herbicide resistant weed in Iowa. It stands to reason that nearly every agriculture company?s crop protection division spends a lot of time and resources in combating this prevalent weed. However, Blake Miller an agronomic service...
