IARN — Precision ag upgrades from John Deere allow a farmer to upgrade their existing farm equipment without needing to buy a completely new ag implement or piece of equipment. Read more
June meat export data positive for both pork and beef
IARN — U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half with another strong performance in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While well below the record pace established in 2022, June beef exports topped $900 million in value, pushing first-half export value to nearly $5 billion. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that, while the growth in pork sales is led by Mexico, a number of regions are contributing to the strong exports. Read more
U.S. Wheat still poised to be ready to meet global demands in 2023
IARN — We don’t spend a great amount of time discussing wheat, because there isn’t a whole lot of it in Iowa when you compare it to the number of acres of corn and soybeans. However, it is still one of the major commodities in the world as we look at its global demand. It certainly has been in the news a lot with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and droughts in India and Australia; the demand for wheat is going to need a steady supply. Read more
Ethanol industry responds to EPA’s science board’s corn ethanol claims
IARN — The ethanol industry is unhappy with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board for downplaying the climate benefits of corn ethanol in a recent report. Read more
Economist, De Santis On Carbon Pipeline Impacts, Eminent Domain
Fort Dodge, Iowa — The second week of hearings opens Tuesday in Fort Dodge as the Iowa Utilities Board takes public comments on the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline that would run nearly 700 miles across 29 Iowa counties. Read more
How is the harvest forecast shaping up?
IARN — As we sit here on a Friday, we are looking forward to a cool down into the upper 80s for the weekend. That has gotten many concerned about the damage this recent heat snap could have done to crops and livestock alike. It also begs the question as to what we can expect in the future. Harvest season is a precarious time, because no matter what the crop tours and USDA estimates say, nothing counts until it is in the bin, and dry plants are susceptible to weather damage. Read more