IABRN — No matter how much agriculture works together for the common good, we all need to break into our little separate groups to talk about the issues facing our commodity, look to the future, and find networking and support in our chosen specialty. We do it with hogs, dairy, corn, beef, soybeans, and more. Now, the U.S. Hemp Growers Association (USHGA) has formed to help provide that level of support and connection for their producers. Read more
Ethanol Industry To Remain Hopeful And Vigilant In 2020
IABRN — “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. We had everything before us, and we had nothing before us.” No, I am not going to sit here and continue to quote “The Tale of Two Cities”. However, the opening lines of the Charles Dickens classic serve as a great summary of 2019 for the ethanol industry. There were ups and downs, and both of those have the industry looking forward to 2020. Read more
Foreign Ag Service Chased New Trade Opportunities In 2019
IABRN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service was busy looking for new trade opportunities in 2019. Read more
Beef Opportunities In China Expanding Under New Trade Pact
IABRN — In 2017, the beef industry celebrated the news of getting market access back into China. Read more
Europe Next In The Trade Negotiation Bullseye
IABRN — Phil Hogan, the new Trade Commissioner for the European Union, was in Washington, D.C., last week and spoke about the tense relationship between the EU and the U.S. Read more
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon In ARC and PLC
Northwest Iowa — USDA’s Farm Service Agency is encouraging agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Read more