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Recapping a volatile week in the grain markets
President Trump’s meeting with China President Xi Jinping is over, and, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like there was much discussion about agriculture. The ag industry was hoping for some official trade deals, but all we’ve seen so far are verbal agreements between the U.S. and China. However, we don’t know everything yet, so there is still time to get some good news. Curt Kimmel of AgMarket.Net said there was a lot of optimism in the grain markets heading into this meeting. Surprisingly,...
Applications open for Bayer Fund’s 2024 Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Program
In their continued effort to strengthen the future of agriculture, Bayer Fund’s Grow Ag Leaders program will once again partner with farmers to award scholarships to students pursuing careers in any agriculture-related field of study. Grow Ag Leaders Program...
HPAI case confirmed in Mahaska County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Mahaska County, Iowa. The affected...
Diesel situation still sticky into new year
We have talked about the cost of inputs in the past, and that no matter if the prices of one input are going down, there will be a higher input somewhere else. We have seen fertilizer price spikes and retreats after the pandemic exposed supply chain issues. However,...
U.S. Export Sales Report (12-21-23)
Being in the slowest time of the year does also mean that the export sales are slower than usual. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. Even with a slower report, McBride said the total sales numbers up to this...
Keep farm equipment safe through the winter
As we approach the end of the year, it’s finally time to be putting away farm equipment for the season. Today is the first day of winter, and while the weather might not be cold right now, that doesn't mean farmers can skip out on maintaining their machinery. Pat...
Treasury’s SAF tax guidance opens door for aviation biofuel
The biofuels industry could be headed for its next big growth boom with a major early step now complete. Renewable Fuels Association head Geoff Cooper says the Treasury has accepted a modeling tool to measure carbon intensity and eligibility for tax credits for...
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USDA aids Landus in opening new fertilizer production facility
Yesterday marked the ribbon cutting of Landus’ brand new 75,000-square-foot Fertilizer Production and Distribution Facility in Boone. The facility, which costs nearly $15 million, will produce sustainable, slow-release fertilizer products to bring environmentally and...
One Health approach protects humans, pigs, and the environment
The One Health approach is vital in meeting the growing market demand for pork. As consumers become more conscientious about the food they consume, there is a heightened focus on food safety, animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Dr. Heather Fowler,...
NPPC continues to work towards solutions for farm labor
As rural populations continue to decline in rural America, labor issues have become a hurdle for the agriculture industry. With many rural counties losing population to urban centers, the number of available workers for agricultural jobs has also declined. As an...
Groups sue EPA over emissions rule
The American Petroleum Institute teamed up with ag groups to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032. While API is the lead petitioner, The Fence Post says the National Corn...
IDALS will celebrate Horticulture Week next week
As the first day of summer rolls around, farmers markets and Iowa-grown farms are in full swing as Iowans travel about and enjoy the bounty of our land. While they often do not get the attention that corn and soybeans enjoy, Iowa’s horticulture industry is vital to...
