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Grassley says modern economy better able to handle tariffs, wary of uncertainty
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that the modern economy is better suited to handle the current trade war but is still wary of the uncertainty brought on by ever changing tariffs. He says the economy today is better able to handle tariff shocks than the U.S. economy of the early 20th century. Senator Grassley is consistently vocal in calling himself a “free trader” but has softened his stance from earlier in the spring when tariffs were first announced by President Trump. The...
Truterra & WinField United host Regenerative Field Day
If you talk to anyone who is into regenerative practices in farming, they will all tell you that there is a lot to learn and that you are never done learning how to do things better. It took decades to develop a farm to conventional practices, so don?t expect the...
Free safety workshop to focus on youth working in agriculture
Protect the future of agriculture by attending a virtual safety and health workshop devoted to safeguarding youth who work on farms and ranches, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CDT), Sept. 28.The workshop is being hosted by AgriSafe Network, the National Children?s Center for...
Ethanol biofuel continues as the driving force in the Midwest
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth recently spoke at a biofuels' infrastructure funding announcement in her state and despite a recent vote towards billions in electric vehicle tax credits, she made it clear she is in favor of ethanol biofuel and the ethanol...
Late plantings may have saved us from some storm damage
The past few weeks were largely uneventful in terms of weather conditions, but last Friday reminded us that things can change in the span of a few minutes. A powerful thunderstorm system traveled through central Iowa, bringing large hail and intense rainfall with it....
U.S. and Canadian cattle inventory down two percent
The USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined to total 111 million head on July 1, 2022, a two percent drop from the 113 million head on July 1 of last year. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 44.5 million head, were down two percent from...
Argentinian farmers may hold on to their corn for better profits
The South American corn crop is all but harvested in both Brazil and neighboring Argentina. The Argentine corn crop in particular was 98 percent harvested a week ago. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisors, Inc., said the big question...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (4-4-23)
Most of Brazil will see rain soon as the weather continues to look favorable there. However, things are still poor in Argentina. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the latest weather patterns in South America.McBride said harvest and...
Supply chain improving every day for ag equipment manufacturers
The global supply chain saw many disruptions in the last few years from the Covid pandemic, to raw material shortages, and a lack of labor. Nick Farfsing a marketing director with Fendt says that the supply chain disruptions of the past few years have made it...
WOTUS repeal highlights issues of new rule
The Senate recently followed action by the House of Representatives, approving a resolution to repeal the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Courtney Briggs, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the action highlights how...
Secretary Naig invites students to enter 2023 choose Iowa calendar contest
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-age students to participate in the 2023 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Artwork submitted should feature at least one aspect of Iowa...
Getting ahead of the weed tipping point
Sometimes lessons must be learned the hard way. We are discovering that more and more when it comes to weed control in our fields. Sometimes we don?t fully understand the tools we are using, sometimes real-world results change as the species adapt. No matter what...
