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Grassley sees Section 301 as back-up if courts block Trump tariffs
Brazil has been a hot topic in United States ag policy in recent months, and United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that is justified. Senator Grassley says that the Section 301 probe just launched against Brazil is needed in case President Trump’s tariffs, which includes a 50% duty, are overturned. The United States ethanol industry has been voicing its displeasure at the 18 percent Brazilian tariff that has essentially locked United States ethanol out of the country of Brazil. In...
It only took a year or two, but biofuels aid & RVOs are here
This may have been one of the best examples of ?hurry up and wait? we have ever seen in agriculture. It only took about a year, but the USDA is finally releasing the aid it promised the biofuels industry in June of last year. Last year?s announcement was already a...
Iowa Poultry & Egg Foundation 2022 scholarship winners
The Foundation was created by the Iowa Egg Council and Iowa Poultry Association. They fund scholarships and encourage young people to consider careers in poultry and egg industries. During the Iowa Poultry Association Fall Festival and Annual Meeting on September 21,...
Not everyone is pleased with proposed Indo-Pacific trade pact
The Biden Administration recently announced its own trade proposal for pacific rim countries that includes the United States. This is in response to the long-talked about Trans-Pacific partnership which the U.S. removed itself from, and the new proposals being put...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-3-22)
Since Monday was Memorial Day, the USDA pushed its release of the weekly U.S. Export Sales Report to today. However, that doesn?t mean it?s a particularly special report. In fact, today?s numbers were very mediocre, and it?s dragging corn and soybean prices down....
Crop insects to watch for in June
As the planting season is coming to an end, now is the perfect time for those insect pests to be making their appearances and farmers need to keep an eye out on those newly vulnerable crops.University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist Nick Seiter says the insects...
Keeping hogs comfortable in summer
We have already had a few days that have given us a taste of summer in 2022. While the temps are a little more manageable, it may be time to go through your barns and make sure they are going to provide a comfortable temperature for your hogs during the summer.Chris...
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Muench AgriSolutions celebrating a decade of success with Salford
Mark Muench, a corn and soybean farmer near Ogden, realized a little more than a decade ago that tillage hadn?t improved over 40 years when compared to the rest of the agriculture industry. When Muench found Salford tillage equipment in 2009 and used it on his own...
Soy oil driving innovation in renewable fuels
The average consumer probably thinks of soybeans primarily as a protein source for animals and humans. While it is true that soybeans are predominantly used as a food source for livestock and humans, advancements in innovation and technology have allowed soybeans to...
AFBF survey shows little drought relief for farmers and ranchers
Results from the newly released fourth American Farm Bureau Federation drought survey shows little drought relief for farmers and ranchers.AFBF Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation drought survey is a great tool for determining the impact of...
U.S. pork industry looking forward to more growth in 2023
Demand for U.S. pork will continue to pick up pace, as the industry has seen in the past couple monthly export reports. Dr. Steve Meyer, an economist with Partners for Production Agriculture, which was recently acquired by Ever.Ag, said the key is to keep countries...
Corn growers praise Biden officials for stance on biotech corn
The National Corn Growers Association praised the Biden administration for issuing an official rejection of a recent proposed compromise from Mexico on biotech corn imports into the country. The development came during a meeting between Mexican officials and U.S....
