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Farm Bureau focuses on farm economy beyond Farm Bill
During NAFB Washington Watch in Washington, D.C., much of the discussion centered on the Farm Bill and whether the House would finally move legislation forward. But according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the broader concern extends beyond any single bill and centers on the overall health of the farm economy. Ryan Yates, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said producers continue to face economic pressures from low commodity prices and...
AFBF members talking labor challenges on Capitol Hill
Iowa farmers are no stranger to labor challenges. Every year, it seems like the pool of laborers to hire for on-farm jobs gets smaller and smaller. On top of that, the H-2A program that farmers have come to rely on can be complicated and expensive to use. Farm Bureau...
Ag industry needs certainty on sustainable aviation fuel
A multi-state coalition of biofuel and farm advocates asked the Treasury Department to swiftly resolve any questions standing in the way of scaling up U.S. production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. More specifically, they urged the administration to quickly adopt the...
Growing world record soybeans
Farmers start every growing season to grow the best crop they can and improve their yields year after year. Certainly, we can grow high-yielding crops, and in soybeans we turn heads the closer we get to those triple-digit yields. But what if you could grow over 200...
USDA’s ACEP gets a funding boost, keeps farmers farming
Another revenue source to keep farmers farming is getting a boost from the USDA. Under Secretary Robert Bonnie says the new funds will help conserve farmlands and wetlands. The program continues a strategy by Secretary Tom Vilsack to use the Inflation Reduction Act...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-21-24)
Another status quo report for export sales this week, and seeing a neutral report was nice in the face of some heightened volatility throughout the day of its release. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave a breakdown of the numbers. Soybeans in particular were...
Solid vaccination program crucial for spring turnout
A sound vaccination program is crucial to any cattle operation, especially when it comes to preparing calves for spring turnout. Dr. D.L. Step, professional services veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim, says an early vaccination program for calves can amplify herd...
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Landus announces unprecedented healthcare for farmers
The Farm Progress Show is all about innovation, and there aren’t many companies that prioritize innovation as much as Landus does. We’ve talked with them many times about innovation in agriculture, whether it’s from their Innovation Connector itself or from the new...
U.S. Export Sales Report (8-29-24)
Export sales have turned around now, as we saw great new crop sales again this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said these numbers are exactly what we want to see right now. McBride said that increased demand has really been showing through in the flash...
U.S. ag exports expected to decline in FY2025
U.S. agriculture exports are expected to face headwinds in Fiscal Year 2025 that will drive an estimated $4 billion drop in exports. Lower commodity prices are one big factor but USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says that a confluence of issues could challenge United...
USDA launches online debt consolidation tool
The USDA launched a new Debt Consolidation Tool that allows U.S. agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might come from debt consolidation. That consolidation could come from either a local lender or the Farm...
Propane supply chain looking good for 2024 harvest & beyond
The harvest will be here before we know it and it is time to think about getting everything ready for that upcoming season. One of the unsung heroes of our harvest is our grain drying systems. More systems are switching to propane fuels as they get upgraded. Of...
