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Grain markets looking for stronger exports after harvest
Harvest weather challenges created a difficult finish to the growing season across parts of the Corn Belt while traders continued to watch export demand and cattle markets for direction. Garret Arndorfer, hedging strategist with AgMarket.Net, said the impact of the narrow harvest window wasn’t the same everywhere. Arndorfer said stronger export business will be critical as harvest wraps up. Meanwhile, Arndorfer said livestock traders received a surprise from the October cattle-on-feed report,...
Chevron decision to restart Iowa biodiesel facility displays power of robust RFS blending levels
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) welcomed today’s announcement that Chevron will restart its biodiesel production facility in Ralston, Iowa, supported by a feedstock supply agreement with Landus Cooperative. The Ralston facility was idled in 2024 following...
What Iowa soybean growers should know about Red Crown Rot
Red Crown Rot continues to be found in new soybean growing regions which means that growers need to be aware of the threat and taking steps to deal with it. The first challenge is accurately identifying Red Crown Rot. The second step is making proactive management...
Iowa and Brazil see changing farmland price gap
Iowa soybean farmers have long competed with Brazilian producers for a share of the global marketplace. One advantage Brazilian farmers have historically enjoyed is lower farmland costs. However, new research from Purdue University shows that the gap in farmland...
Farm Dog offers free mental wellness support to farm families
Mental health can be a struggle as we enter the holiday season and the end of the year. Rural communities are historically at a disadvantage when it comes to receiving mental healthcare, but the team at Farm Dog is dedicated to increasing access and breaking down...
International interest in biofuels continues to rise
Biofuels are a major part of the discourse surrounding agriculture and United States farm policy and generate headlines year-round. While ethanol and other renewable fuels often feature heavily in domestic ag discussions, what is the rest of the world's relationship...
AFBF says farmers need additional protections in federal permitting
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is supporting an attempt to modernize the federal permitting process. The 417-page bill sitting before Congress contains the most comprehensive permitting package that has been considered in years. Autumn Lankford Higgins,...
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Some of this year’s crop issues could carry into 2027
Every year, farmers deal with unique crop issues from planting season to harvest. While many of those issues are contained within that crop year, some issues can carry over into the next. Bryant Luers, field agronomist with AgriGold, said the heavy rain from this year...
U.S. pork industry saw several wins in 2026
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has been especially busy this year. The pork industry started winning early this year when the Trump administration released the new Dietary Guidelines in January. NPPC President-Elect Pat Hord said the new guidelines are...
Chevron decision to restart Iowa biodiesel facility displays power of robust RFS blending levels
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) welcomed today’s announcement that Chevron will restart its biodiesel production facility in Ralston, Iowa, supported by a feedstock supply agreement with Landus Cooperative. The Ralston facility was idled in 2024 following...
What Iowa soybean growers should know about Red Crown Rot
Red Crown Rot continues to be found in new soybean growing regions which means that growers need to be aware of the threat and taking steps to deal with it. The first challenge is accurately identifying Red Crown Rot. The second step is making proactive management...
Iowa and Brazil see changing farmland price gap
Iowa soybean farmers have long competed with Brazilian producers for a share of the global marketplace. One advantage Brazilian farmers have historically enjoyed is lower farmland costs. However, new research from Purdue University shows that the gap in farmland...
