Low Mississippi River levels on threepeat
Lower Mississippi River levels are still low in the new crop marketing season. “That’s a threepeat none of us are excited to observe.” Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition […]
USDA declares another drought disaster across several states
The USDA FSA has declared a federal emergency in several counties in Ohio and Kentucky due to extreme drought conditions. Southern Ohio farmer Greg Corcoran says the drought triggered an […]
State Auditor says conservation director misspent Tama County funds
State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report that found nearly $77,000 was “misspent” by the former director of the Tama County Conservation Department. Stephen Mayne was hired for the […]
State Auditor says conservation director misspent Tama County fund
State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report that found nearly $77,000 was “misspent” by the former director of the Tama County Conservation Department. Stephen Mayne was hired for the […]
How the soy checkoff is impactful to farmers
The director of public policy at the Ohio Soybean Association says the soy checkoff program is increasing value opportunities for farmers. Brandon Kern says it’s all about expanding export markets. […]
Ethanol production up modestly on week, year
U.S. ethanol production bounced back a little last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.015 million barrels a day, up 21,000 on the week as some plants […]
Federal EPA is weighing Sierra Club of Iowa push for cleaner waterways
A top official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the agency is still reviewing a petition by an environmental group asking for federal authorities to take over enforcement of […]
EPA updates chlorpyrifos label
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made changes to the chlorpyrifos insecticide label to better comply with the Endangered Species Act. Chlorpyrifos is used to control foliage and soil insect […]
Middle East tensions add to combustible urea market
The vice president of fertilizer for Stone X Group says increased tensions in the Middle East are concerning for farmers. “High tensions usually mean higher prices.” Josh Linville says Iran’s […]
Hinson calls for Farm Bill vote after Nov. election
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says election year politics doomed passage of the Farm Bill in September. Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the U.S. House should vote on its version […]
