Registration Open for Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Conference
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Dec. 4, 2023 – As a young farmer today, tackling challenges—from securing financing and navigating regulations to diversifying profitability and managing family schedules—can be overwhelming. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) invites all
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
WASHINGTON – Dec. 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced that starting Dec. 18 they will mail the 2023 Census of Aquaculture to all producers who indicated in their 2022 Census of
NCBA Trade Show is One More Reason to Attend CattleCon24
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Dec. 4, 2023) – There are plenty of reasons to attend CattleCon24 in Orlando, Florida, but the NCBA Trade Show is at the top of the list for many. More than eight acres of exhibitors,
NASCAR Cup Series Race Named Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol
JOHNSTON, Iowa – December 4, 2023 – Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will showcase the performance of ethanol
John Deere Delivers Enhanced Customer Solution for Self-Repair
MOLINE, Illinois (December 4, 2023) – John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today an enhanced self-repair solution, available initially in the U.S. through its Equipment Mobile app, enabling customers to remotely download secure software updates directly to embedded
$16 Million Grant Increases Crop Yields, Improves Sustainability & Profitability
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Dec. 4, 2023) – Increasing crop yields while improving soil and watershed health requires understanding how agriculture management interacts with local environmental conditions. To date, this research remains fragmented and limited in scope. To tackle
USDA Forecasts Lower Ag Exports in FY 2024
America’s agricultural exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected at $169.5 billion, down $2.5 billion from the August forecast. The drop is primarily from reductions in grain and feed as well as livestock, poultry, and dairy exports.
SAF Future Hangs on Treasury Tax Rule
The future of a massive new biofuels market hangs on Treasury Department guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. It’s a potential 36-billion-gallon market, but it won’t happen unless the Treasury Department makes it possible. Renewable Fuels
USDA Provides $208 Million for Emergency Assistance
The USDA is providing approximately $208 million in financial assistance for qualifying farm and emergency loan borrowers. To help prevent foreclosures, USDA will cover approximately $80 million in delinquencies for an estimated 210 borrowers whose loans were
Lower Corn Price Pressuring Farmers
The University of Illinois Farm Policy News website says the price of corn recently hit a three-year low mark. Supplies from Brazil and the U.S. surged while demand stagnated because of the high prices. Corn has traded