Precision ag bringing many benefits

The senior director of agricultural services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says expanding the use of precision agriculture brings numerous benefits to a farming operation. Austin Gellings says a wide range of advancements are bringing added efficiencies to modern farms. “Things like auto guidance, variable rate application, section control, precision irrigation, amongst other…… Continue Reading

China steps in for pork, skips soybeans again

China bought U.S. pork last week. The USDA says Beijing purchased nearly half of the total for pork, but overall U.S. sales during the week ending September 4th were below average following reductions by several other key customers. That move to buy U.S. pork could be connected to China raising tariffs on pork imports from…… Continue Reading

Landus offering soybean premium through biofuel tax credit

Iowa farmers looking to add value to their soybeans could take advantage of a biofuel tax credit. Landus Director of Commercial Operations Blake Hoover says there is a tax incentive in Canada for renewable diesel. “That tax incentive kind of goes from the fresh fuel user and works its way back through the renewable fuels…… Continue Reading

NFU concerned about monopolization of ag

The president of the National Farmers Union says consolidation in ag is hurting America’s farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew says their members continue to voice concern over monopolization. “Not just in recent years, but over the last few decades.”  He says, “The growing concentration of power and the fact that so much control over our…… Continue Reading

U.S. ag fairs and fairgrounds drive $52B economic impact

A new report from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions shows agricultural fairs generate nearly $52 billion in economic impact across the United States. David Grindle, president and CEO, says the 2025 Economic Impact Study highlighted the financial contributions from 1,400 fairs. “We look at how much money the fair and fairgrounds spend and…… Continue Reading

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