TOP AG NEWS
Soybeans Surprise in Grain Stocks Report
The latest USDA Grain Stocks and Small Grains Summary Report featured bearish change to an otherwise bullish outlook. The report…
California Governor Signs Largest Climate Investment in State History
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a $15 billion package to address various climate-related impacts on the state. The legislation…
Vietnam to Reduce its Tariff Rate on Imported Pork, A Positive Step for U.S. Access
Better access to Vietnamese pork markets is on the horizon for U.S. pork producers. The tariff rate, currently at 15%…
What to Do After a Storm Strikes Your Farm
With storm-related crop damage occuring more frequently due to natural disasters related to drought, flooding, derechos, tornadoes, hail and more,…
Nearly All Farms Won’t be Impacted by Stepped-Up Basis, Vilsack Says; Economists Disagree
After much scrutiny toward the Biden Administration for the changes to the Capital Gains Tax outlined in the “Build Back…
Farmland Values Continue Nationwide Spike
After several record-breaking farmland sales across counties throughout Iowa, the trend of increased farmland prices is picking up speed throughout…
$3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health and Nutrition Announced by USDA
To address ongoing market challenges facing producers and supply chain disruption, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $3 billion investment…
Iowa Department of Agriculture to Continue Offering Cover Crop Insurance Discount
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig recently announced the agency’s Cover Crop Insurance Discount will be once again offered to Iowa…
Feedlot Placements, Prices Improving
After a months-long wait for feedlots to “turn the corner” on supplies, recent data is showing the industry could be…
Corn Harvest 18% Complete, Soybean 16%
Now ahead of the five-year average, U.S. corn growers have harvested 18% of the nation’s corn crop according to the…