IARN — Farm tractor and combine sales finish the year with solid growth across the U.S., while sales in most sectors in Canada were also positive. Read more
Economist predicts “modestly stronger prices” in cattle markets
IARN — “COVID-19 was the underlying driver of a lot of the disruption we saw throughout 2020,” shares Michael Nepvuex, American Farm Bureau Federation economist. Nepvuex offered remarks on the cattle market during a breakout session at the Federation’s annual convention. Read more
Dairy industry makes progress in 2020 amid pandemic
IARN — Despite the challenges producers faced in 2020 stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the US dairy industry found ways to adapt and make progress. Read more
NRCS sets Feb. 19 application cutoff for CSP in Iowa
IARN — Iowa farmers and private landowners who want to be considered for funding through USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in fiscal year 2021 have until Feb. 19 to apply. Read more
Biofuels coalition rejects EPA excuses regarding 2017 order
IARN — A coalition of the nation’s largest biofuels and agricultural trade groups filed a reply supporting its motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. The motion was filed on November 23, 2020, and asks the court to enforce its 2017 decision requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address its improper waiver of 500 million gallons of biofuel demand in the 2016 renewable volume obligation (RVO). The coalition includes Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, American Coalition for Ethanol, and many more. Read more
Iowa FSA offices cope with pandemic challenges
IARN — Farm Service Agency offices in Iowa continue to cope with COVID-19 restrictions amid key looming deadlines. Read more