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Pro Farmer Crop Tour finds another strong crop
For the second consecutive year, scouts on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour have found a record corn yield. The final report, released Friday on profarmer.com, projects a national average corn yield of 182.7 bushels per acre, which is about a 0.5% increase over last year’s record projection. Lane Aakre, leader of the eastern leg of the tour, said the final state- Minnesota- was the star. Aakre noted that these impressions from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour are just a snapshot in time, so things can still...
NPPC praise Biden administration
The Biden administration, international trading partners and business groups representing the full scope of the U.S. economy, among others, filed amicus briefs in support of the National Pork Producers Council ahead of the Supreme Court case to review California?s...
SCOTUS won?t hear glyphosate case
Many farm groups are disappointed by the Supreme Court?s Tuesday decision not to hear a case that could have far-reaching implications for producers? use of the key herbicide glyphosate.The Supreme Court?s refusal to hear the case ?Monsanto vs. Hardeman? comes amid...
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...
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Feenstra previews upcoming ag legislation efforts
This year will be a very important one for agricultural legislation, and that?s not just when you consider the 2023 Farm Bill. With a new roster for the House Ag Committee, plenty of additional legislative efforts will also be taking place. Iowa 4th District...
Used farm machinery still a hot ticket item
Steffes Group is a nationally recognized leader in the auction industry and its booth at the Iowa Ag Expo in Des Moines was a hive of activity with farmers and landowners asking questions about farm equipment and land auctions.The IARN had a chance to speak with...
NPB study looks at ASF survivability in disposed carcasses
Starting back in 2020, the National Pork Board?s African swine fever working group was reviewing various on-farm preparedness efforts. ASF is a tough virus to get rid of, especially since pig carcasses can still transmit the virus if they aren't properly disposed of....
It?s not the EPA dragging its feet, it?s the White House
Yesterday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) held its annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. It was a chance to talk about where the industry is, where it is heading, and the policies and challenges they will deal with in the coming year.One of the topics...
Farm sector profits forecast to fall in 2023
USDA's Economic Research Service released the February Farm Income Forecast Tuesday. Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $136.9 billion in calendar year 2023, a decrease of $25.9 billion, or 15.9 percent, relative to 2022. After adjusting for...
