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Incoming ICPB President eyes opportunities for Iowa corn farmers
Strong crop prospects are welcome news, but Iowa farmers know that good yields don’t always guarantee strong prices. Building demand at home and abroad remains a top priority, and that’s where the work of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board comes in. As the organization prepares for new leadership, the focus stays on expanding markets and opportunities for Iowa’s corn growers. Incoming ICPB president Joe Roberts says growing demand — whether through ethanol, exports, or new uses — will remain at the...
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...
Senator Ernst listens to farmer concerns near Cedar Rapids
Last week, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst met with local and state Ag leaders near Cedar Rapids to hear about their concerns and challenges with the current economic situation in agriculture. A lot of the concern was centered around input costs, mainly fertilizers.Senator...
U.S. ag tractor and combine sales fall below five-year average in May 2022
U.S. tractor and combine monthly unit sales in May 2022 fell below the five-year average for the first time since March 2020, while Canadian sales remained above the line. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released the monthly data last week, which shows U.S....
All eyes on the June 30th Acreage Report
The latest WASDE report was released last week to muted responses. The markets are more interested in the USDA Acreage Report coming on June 30th. This will set the stage for how the summer months could go in Chicago. Some call it the biggest report of the entire...
Iowa?s dairy industry continues to improve
Iowa is famous for its high level of agricultural production, especially when it comes to grains and meat production. But what about Iowa?s dairy industry? Believe it or not, Iowa actually ranks towards the top of the nation in dairy production as well. The state...
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Warmer winter temps will define this February
The soils are still completely frozen, so not much has changed when it comes to drought conditions. Since we started this winter with such heavy drought conditions, we?re counting on building and maintaining a snowpack that can give us a head start on our moisture...
Rising water levels on the Mississippi but supply chain issues persist
The water levels of the Mississippi River reached historic lows in the fall of 2022, causing barge traffic to slow and back up without deep enough water to navigate the river. Since then we have seen water levels rise but by how much?The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
There may be some headwinds in the cattle market yet
When you look at the cattle prices, you have to feel pretty good overall. Markets seem to be favoring producers. They are able to hold out until the packers are paying what they want. While inputs and feed costs are higher as well, you should still be able to make...
USTR establishes second trade dispute panel on dairy access to Canada
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai this week established the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute panel regarding access to Canada?s dairy market. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the case stems from...
NPPC reacts to first senate ag farm bill hearing
The National Pork Producers Council applauded the first farm bill hearing in the 118th Congress. The organization is pleased the Senate Ag Committee is taking up issues important to the pork industry. In 2021, the U.S. exported 8.1 billion dollars worth of pork to...
