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Secretary Rollins on new dietary guidelines, updated MAHA Report
Sound, simple and clear. That’s how Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins describes the roll out of the national dietary guidelines while previewing their content. The dietary guidelines will follow recommendations by the MAHA Commission which Rollins is a member of. Commodity groups disappointed by the earlier MAHA report were more pleased with the updated version, which acknowledges EPA’s science-based pesticide approvals and the benefits of beef and whole milk. Secretary Rollins also describes an...
Ag economy barometer declines again
Farmer sentiment weakened again in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to a reading of 102, down ten points compared to a month earlier. Both of the barometer?s sub-indices, the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future...
Transportation headaches continue for grain shippers
While the Mississippi River did raise a little thanks to some rains in the past week, it hasn?t been enough to return us to regular shipping volumes. Combine that with high diesel prices and a looming railroad strike, we are in a pickle as we are in the busy season...
What we can learn about Avian Influenza from one bird?
High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is back in Iowa. We just learned earlier this week of a large laying flock needing to be destroyed in Wright County. This brings the first major case of HPAI to Iowa this fall. As we talked last week with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike...
South American Weather and Crop Update (11-1-22)
Varying weather conditions across South America are causing very different issues between Brazil and Argentina. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the weather for the two countries.Wet conditions in Brazil are causing farmers to consider...
Feenstra raises concerns over foreign ownership of U.S. land
This past weekend, Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra joined Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) and several other Republican colleagues in demanding a full report from the Government Accountability Office on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. According to recent data,...
Dairy producer working to solve hunger concerns
Agriculture producers have always been fervent supporters of food banks and using their goods to help feed those who do not know from where their next meal is coming. While many products are in high demand, dairy seems to be at the top of the list. The problem is that...
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ISA CEO talks 10th anniversary of Iowa NRS
Yesterday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, and a lot has been learned over that timeframe. We?ve seen lots of improvements, and we?ve been able to identify other areas that need to see more change. Iowa Soybean Association CEO...
South American Weather and Crop Update (5-30-23)
The weather is still dry in South America. This doesn?t affect Brazil much since they are between harvest seasons, but it is helping harvest in Argentina move along. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest conditions.With Brazil?s...
Performance fertilizer technology can deliver better overall value
Performance fertilizers and commodity fertilizers are not the same thing. Tom Fry director of performance products with the Mosaic Company says performance fertilizers like MicroEssentials have an underlying technology that delivers more value for the grower.Fry says...
Iowa Soybean Association reports record-setting farmer membership
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), powered by the soybean checkoff, has reached yet another milestone by surpassing 14,000 farmer members ? growth that will continue to strengthen influence and service to the industry. The announcement coincides with the...
Wyffels encourages farmers to help monitor CRW
It is a billion-dollar pest. Corn rootworms have been robbing yields across the country for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The pest has been controlled by seed traits and certain crop protection products, but the fact is that nature will always find a...
