Grassley asks ITC to consider U.S. ag in 2,4-D decisions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the International Trade Commission should avoid issuing tariffs on imported 2,4-D herbicide. “If our government would put tariffs on 2,4-D it would only make the […]
Hinson: Ag equipment layoffs a ‘warning sign of things to come’
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says she’s concerned about the rising number of ag equipment companies reducing workforce. “Anyone who has lost their job, my heart goes out to them,” […]
Cattle futures watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were lower, waiting on the week’s direct cash business. October live cattle closed $.22 higher at $179.27 and December […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 7, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.83 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.05 and 1/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $323.60, down $7.00Sep. […]
Treating tar spot or losing yield loss
An Ohio agronomist says the hot and dry weather has helped prevent the fast spread of tar spot. Agrigold’s Scott Bugg tells Brownfield the disease was found a month earlier in the crop. “We […]
Soybeans, corn stay on lower trend
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling. Near-term forecasts for most of the region look mild, but some areas do need rain to ensure the full success of the […]
FEMA Approves $61 Million to 5,000 Households
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced it has so far approved 61 million dollars in assistance for Iowans dealing with damage from this spring’s flooding, tornadoes and severe weather. […]
USDA’s carbon verifier proposed rule possible before 2025
An ag lobbyist says she expects to see a proposed rule from USDA soon as the agency works to create a new carbon market verification program. Samantha Buchalter with the […]
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise
The USDA’s weekly broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply a year-to-year increase in chicken production. 250.597 million broiler-type eggs were put into incubation last week, 2.163 million higher than the […]
USDA official says 45Z guidance is progressing
An official with USDA says progress is being made in developing guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation Robert Bonnie says there’s pressure […]
