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Iowa farmers need increased economic certainty
As concerns continue to rise regarding the possibility of year-round E15, farmers are still having to deal with heightened economic pressures. The increased demand from year-round E15 would go a long way in helping to alleviate much of that burden. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said farmers are obviously ready to meet increased demand for E15. Feenstra also sits on the Ways and Means Committee, where they are also looking closely at the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more...
ISU livestock economist debunks the idea of shortages
Dr. Lee Shulz Associate Professor and livestock economist at Iowa State University spoke recently at the SE region Beef Meets hosted by the Iowa Cattlemen. Sponsored by the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Shulz offered some remarks about current supply and demand...
President Biden signed Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law
President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm...
Clean Fuels applauds Chevron on completion acquiring Renewable Energy Group
Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen welcomed news Monday that Chevron finalized its acquisition of Renewable Energy Group, a longtime Clean Fuels Alliance America member. As the acquisition is finalized, Chad Stone of Renewable Energy Group will continue...
Managing high fertilizer costs
Even though we are only halfway through June, farmers are already in planning mode for what happens after their crops come out. While many farmers got their inputs locked in before fertilizer prices shot up last year, that option is not available for this year. Now,...
ISU Dairy Science Club continuously celebrates the dairy industry
Iowa State University (ISU) Dairy Research and Teaching Unit hosted one of the many field days conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach throughout the state of Iowa in the month of June, in honor of National Dairy Month. Iowa ranks 12th overall in the...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-16-22)
This week?s report was pretty ho-hum once again. Net corn exports were at a marketing-year low, but soybeans saw decent sales for this time of year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said beans were surprising since sales usually shift to South America at this...
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Effects of a slowing economy on rural America
The U.S. economy will progressively slow through the first half of this year, and recession fears are still high and warranted. That assessment comes from CoBank, which also says inflation is starting to loosen its grip on farm country. Rob Fox, director of CoBank?s...
USB wisely investing Checkoff dollars to drive demand Part 2: Animal Ag
The United Soybean Board manages the soy checkoff and has been working hard to invest those checkoff dollars into more research to help generate more demand, both internationally and domestically. We continue our talk with Mack Marshall from the United Soybean Board...
Pick the right lubricant to keep your machinery in the field
As planting season approaches, now is the time to make sure your machinery is running smoothly. Choosing the right lubricant can minimize the wear and tear on your tractors and other equipment, which means you can stay in the field longer and finish planting quicker....
USDA awards grants to farm groups leading environmental efforts
United States Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was a featured speaker at the Commodity Classic mainstage on Friday March 10th in Orlando Florida. At a time of volatile commodity prices and high input costs, Vilsack says that farmers, ranchers, and producers need to work to...
Red meat exports see growing impact on corn and soybean values
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) leaders recently gathered in Orlando for this year?s Commodity Classic. As a national organization, it?s very important for the USMEF to join in supporting other commodity groups at the annual gathering. USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, who...
