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Farm bill talks intensify in Congress
Congressional leaders are preparing for renewed debate over the next Farm Bill. Producer organizations are pressing lawmakers to strengthen the farm safety net as growers face weak crop prices, elevated borrowing costs and uncertainty over export demand. Reuters reports commodity groups have called for updates to reference prices, expanded crop insurance support and disaster assistance. The Farm Bill governs major programs including commodity payments, conservation incentives, rural...
This year’s crop challenges brought plenty of lessons for seed hybrids
Continued drought conditions and some powerful storms have provided challenges for crops this year. There was a lot of variability in both of those factors across the entire Grain Belt, but most areas saw at least some complications. Mitch Heisler, Wyffels product and...
New fungicide offers better white mold protection for soybeans
White mold is a disease that affects soybeans primarily in the northern U.S. soybean producing states and is identified by a fluffy, white growth on soybean stems. While it may not get as much attention as soybean cyst nematode, it is also a significant yield reducer...
Putting a face to our ag products
Giving back to a community is very important for a number of different reasons. One of the great things about agriculture is the people in it are some of the best you will find anywhere, not only from a kind, ethical, and moral perspective but also very generous with...
USDA grant helping promote sustainable aviation fuel
Gevo Incorporated, announced that it’s received a $30 million grant from USDA for its Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight Program. The grant is from USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. The Gevo program is intended for tracking and quantifying the...
Low river levels a problem again in 2023
You know it sometimes feels like a broken record. It’s dry, exports are low, and the Mississippi River is running low on water levels again. This means as we enter what is traditionally the time of the year that we see our grain exports pick up, we are becoming a...
Solix Sprayer robot sees huge success in pilot year
Solinftec, a global leader in artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agriculture practices, showcased the latest technology in the Solix AG Robotics Platform at this year’s Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. Specifically, the Sprayer robot was on...
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Senators demand increase in ag exports
A group of Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to take action to increase agricultural exports. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Finance Committee member John Thune (R-South Dakota), and U.S. Senate Agriculture,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-19-24)
Not much different in South America this week, as harvest continues to steadily progress in Brazil with the planters for safrinha corn following close behind. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. Harvest progress has...
Lawmakers seek USDA telework policy investigation
Two Senate Agriculture Committee members are questioning the Department of Agriculture's telework policy. Republicans John Boozman of Arkansas and Joni Ernst of Iowa request USDA's Inspector General build upon its oversight of the federal agency's telework abuse and...
Iowa farmer joins board at U.S. Soybean Export Council
Farmers in Iowa are not just talking the talk when it comes to putting in the hard work needed to help advance the agriculture industry for farmers across the country, they are walking the walk as well. Leadership in the industry is provided by everyday farmers who...
Biobased products and the future of agriculture
Biobased products are already a big part of agriculture, but they figure to play an even more prominent role in the future as more oil-based products are produced from plants. That was the message from a panel of experts at Agri-Pulse’s Ag and Food Policy summit....
