Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — Favorable conditions for planting continued again last week. Read more
USDA announces 2021 SHIPP signup period
IARN — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers in the Prairie Pothole states can now sign up for the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP), which provides a short-term option to plant cover on less productive agricultural lands while improving soil health and carbon sequestration. Read more
U.S. red meat exports break records in March
IARN — The U.S. Meat Export Federation says red meat exports raced to a record performance in March with pork and beef exports each posting the highest monthly value ever, reaching a combined total of nearly $1.6 billion. Read more
Farm Rescue hauling hay to ranchers affected by wildfire and drought
IARN — A nonprofit organization that aided western Iowa farmers during the Missouri River floods of 2019 is now trying to help ranchers impacted by wildfire and drought in the western Dakotas and eastern Montana. Read more
Argentina considering export tax hike
IARN — There continues to be talk that Argentina is considering an export tariff, which would likely mean less corn and soybeans available from the country to the rest of the world. Read more
Grain markets continue rally amid poor exports
IARN — The grain markets continued their strong rally on Friday even after a bearish export sales report on Thursday. Read more