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Soybean leaders warn of growing tariff consequences
China has effectively shut U.S. soybeans out of its market, instead relying on Brazil to meet its massive demand. The real blow has come from retaliatory tariffs, which have priced American soybeans out and stripped farmers of access to their top export customer. To make matters worse, China continues to invest in Brazil’s infrastructure, ensuring its long-term advantage in global trade. The American Soybean Association is now urging the Trump administration to find a solution, arguing that...
Iowa Farm Bureau sends group to D.C.
We all know that rural areas of the country make up a small percentage of the representation in Congress. Therefore, it is necessary to have Ag groups get in front of lawmakers to talk about the issues facing agriculture and help them understand how their policies are...
Severe weather brings damage, but also much-needed rains
In Iowa, we?re no stranger to severe weather and elevated temperatures that can bring damage and add stress to our crops. However, we also rely on those severe weather events to bring much of the rain for the crops. At this time of year, an important balance needs to...
Anuvia Future of Fertilizer Tour reaches Midwest
Anuvia Plant Nutrients Future of Fertilizer events are heading to the Midwest in August.Chief commercial officer of Anuvia Plant Nutrients, Hugh MacGillivray talks about the company offering growers new ways to provide nutrients to their crops. He says these events...
U.S. economy having biggest impact on fuel prices
If you have been to the pump recently, most of you know that fuel prices are finally starting to go down in some parts of the state. Which in turn, means oil prices have moderated over the past couple of weeks, allowing those fuel prices to flatten and even decrease...
USDA starts issuing payments for Spot Market Hog Pandemic
The USDA is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program and expects to issue approximately $62.8 million in assistance payments to producers this week. SMHPP assists eligible producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale...
Naig talks Century/Heritage Farms & Ag?s presence at the Iowa State Fair
As we are only a short time from the start of the Iowa State Fair here in Des Moines, preparations are being finalized as we get ready for a whole-state celebration. Agriculture is a large part of the heritage of this state. And as we speak about ?Heritage?, one of...
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ICGA delegates gather in Orlando for Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic is an extremely important event for all commodity groups, and the corn industry is no different. The event provides a great opportunity to network and learn from farmers across the country. Several delegates from the Iowa Corn Growers Association are...
AFBF signs right to repair MOU with Case IH and New Holland
A new memorandum of understanding between the American Farm Bureau Federation, Case IH, and New Holland provides farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy with the American Farm Bureau, talked about...
Choose Iowa grants helping to spotlight all areas of Iowa agriculture
On Tuesday Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 28 Choose Iowa cost-share grants to Iowa farmers, small businesses and non-profits totaling $463,000.Jasper Winery in Des Moines is...
March WASDE lower corn export demand
The USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates for 2022-2023 U.S. corn calls for lower exports and larger ending stocks. Exports are reduced by 75 million bushels to reflect the poor pace of sales and shipments this year despite relatively competitive U.S....
BASF?s SURTAIN will offer new flexibility for corn growers
Flexibility is not something we usually have the luxury of in agriculture. Our growing seasons and conditions allow us to follow a practice of certain moves and applications at certain times. And, if it isn?t Mother Nature telling us when the right time is, the...
