31 Oct 2014

USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines

By Kent Politsch

Enrollment Continues Through Dec. 5; Comments Accepted Until Dec. 15

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Oct. 29, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014, to enroll in the voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin - the difference between the price of milk and feed costs - falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.

"We want dairy producers to have enough time to make thoughtful and well-studied choices," said Vilsack. "Markets change and the Margin Protection Program can help protect dairy producers from those changes."

Vilsack encouraged producers to use the online Web resource at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool to calculate the best levels of coverage for their dairy operation. "Historical scenarios also can be explored to see how the Margin Protection Program would function should poor market conditions occur again in the future," said Vilsack. The secure website can be accessed via computer, smartphone or tablet.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also extended the opportunity for public comments on both the Margin Protection Program and the Dairy Product Donation Program until Dec. 15, 2014.

"USDA is committed to creating strong opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. When dairy producers bring new family members into the business, these changes could affect safety net coverage," said Vilsack. "If our current rules hinder intergenerational changes or if improvements are needed in these programs, then we want to hear from dairy producers."

Comments can be submitted to USDA via the regulations.gov website at http://go.usa.gov/GJSA.

Today's announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

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31 Oct 2014

Governor Quinn Announces Cronus Has Chosen Illinois for New $1.4 Billion Fertilizer Plant

By Dave Blanchette

Major Expansion Project to Create Thousands of Jobs in Central Illinois

TUSCOLA - Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by company officials to announce that Cronus Fertilizers, a much-anticipated $1.4 billion fertilizer plant, will be built in Tuscola. Following a search process that included 76 sites in nine states, Cronus has chosen Illinois to expand their business with a new facility that will create approximately 2,000 construction jobs and 175 permanent jobs.

The Cronus fertilizer plant is one of the largest private investments in central Illinois since 1988, when Mitsubishi Motors North America opened its auto factory in Normal. Governor Quinn aggressively worked to secure this investment, personally meeting with the company and mobilizing his cabinet to bring the project to Illinois. Today's announcement is part of his agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois' economy forward.

"We are proud to partner with Cronus Fertilizers as they bring their thriving and innovative business to Tuscola, Illinois," Governor Quinn said. "Building this new plant here in the heartland will be a big boost for our central Illinois economy, provide a locally made product for our farm industry and create thousands of good-paying jobs. With Illinois now leading the Midwest in job creation, companies like Cronus are helping us keep the momentum going."

"After an exhaustive process, we are thrilled to bring this fertilizer plant to Illinois and look forward to working with the Tuscola community to create high-quality fertilizers for Midwestern farmers," said Erzin Atac, CEO of Cronus Chemicals LLC, which is building the plant. "Cronus Fertilizers is grateful for all the support we have received from Governor Quinn, Speaker Madigan, Representative Brown, Senator Rose, Tuscola Economic Development and numerous state and local officials who helped make this project a reality."

Illinois' central location, world-class transportation infrastructure, proximity to natural gas pipelines and a highly trained and motivated work force were key factors in Cronus' decision to locate near Tuscola.

The new Cronus fertilizer plant will be built on a 235-acre site at 765 E. U.S. Highway 36, just west of Tuscola and near Interstate 57. Production in Tuscola will help displace fertilizer products that are currently imported for the U.S. agricultural market.

The plant will produce non-flammable nitrogen-based products, specifically urea and ammonia fertilizers and diesel exhaust fluid, using natural gas as a feedstock. State-of-the-art technology will be used to minimize emissions, maximize safety and meet Illinois' stringent environmental standards.

Construction of the new plant is expected to last 33 months and support approximately 2,000 union jobs. The Illinois EPA has determined that the application for the fertilizer plant meets all applicable requirements, and has issued a construction permit to Cronus.

"Today marks the culmination of years of effort by state and local officials to put this excellent industrial site into productive use," Tuscola Mayor Daniel Kleiss said.  "We are so thankful that Cronus Chemicals has selected the Douglas County site near Tuscola, and we look forward to the tremendous positive impacts that Cronus will have on the local economy, labor market, agricultural market and tax base. Tuscola is proud to be their new home."

"The state's investment here is substantial, but it leverages one of the largest private developments ever in central Illinois," DCEO Director Adam Pollet said. "The Quinn Administration has worked with all the state's available tools to make sure this project takes place here. The plant's product will help our farmers while construction workers and nearby residents will have a new source of quality jobs."

Cronus Fertilizers will be built on a CSX Select Site, a CSX Corporation program that identifies and certifies sites that are ready for development along CSX's rail network.  CSX Select Sites meet a rigorous list of criteria, including infrastructure and utility availability, environmental reviews, appropriate zoning and entitlement, air quality permitting, rail serviceability, proximity to highways or interstates, and other attributes.

The company's $1.4 billion investment will be supported by a targeted state incentive package that includes an estimated $35 million in tax exemptions for the Tuscola site. The benefit was authorized by legislation that passed the Illinois General Assembly last spring on a bipartisan vote and was signed by Governor Quinn. The exemptions for Cronus are contingent on the plant's successful completion and operation, as well as the company meeting its targets for hiring and capital expenditures.

The project also will receive $12.3 million for road improvements through the Illinois Department of Transportation, an estimated $3.9 million in credits against the company's state income tax liability over 10 years, a $1 million grant for public infrastructure and job training grant of $78,500. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will administer the tax credits and grants.

Cronus Fertilizers is a project of Cronus Chemicals LLC, a company led by industry veterans with decades of experience in the development, manufacturing and marketing of fertilizer products. The Cronus team has successfully developed and operated fertilizer plants and other projects both in the U.S. and internationally.

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28 Oct 2014

FFA Members Attend District Conference

By Scott Johnson
ANKENY- Each year District FFA and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire-Up Conferences for
FFA members in the six FFA districts across the state. The six respective host sites welcomed 1746 FFA members
from 133 chapters from across the state in recent weeks.
While at Greenhand Fire-Up Conferences, district and state officers lead four interactive workshops for first year
high school FFA members, also known as Greenhands, for the annual Conference. The workshops facilitated were
leadership focused in the areas of communications, managing priorities, SMART goals, and authenticity.
Iowa FFA President, Abrah Meyer, stated, "Greenhand Fire-Up provides a chance for first year members to get a
sneak peek of the opportunities that FFA holds, and is a conference for members to meet and interact with state and
district officers."
This year, the officers prepared and facilitated workshops of: communication, managing priorities, SMART goals,
and authenticity - in order to provide the first-year FFA members with skills they would use both within and
outside of FFA. The goal was to engage FFA members in learning about the tools that would allow them to be
successful in anything they are part of through high school and beyond.
The Iowa FFA Association has 224 local chapters with over 14,300 FFA members. FFA is a national organization
of over 610,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture.
Local, state and national programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the
classroom. FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. For more information,
go to www.iowaffa.com.
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28 Oct 2014

ISU Extension Farm Bill Program Overview Meeting on November 25

By Amanda Heitz

Farmers and landowners will learn about the new programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (commonly referred to as the Farm Bill) at an informational meeting conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and local USDA Farm Service Agency staff members. Meetings will be held in Davenport, Iowa on November 25.

The Farm Bill - Program Overview meetings will focus on the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) that will be administered by USDA Farm Service Agency, and the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) administered by USDA Risk Management Agency through federal crop insurance providers.

"We are prepared to discuss decisions farmers and landowners will need to make in the coming months as they consider all their options," said Ryan Drollette, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. "We'll cover the timeline for when decisions need to be made along with information about our online Farm Bill decision tools."

The main topics that will be covered during the meetings are: Base Reallocation; Yield Updating; Price Loss Coverage (PLC); Ag Risk Coverage (ARC); Implications of PLC and ARC on participation in the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO); Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP).

Meetings will be held at the Golden Leaf Banquet Center, 2902 E. Kimberly Road in Davenport, IA on November 25, 2014. Two times will be available, 2:00pm or 6:00 pm. To register call the Scott County Extension office at 563-359-7577. Pre-registration 48 hours in advance is recommended. There is no fee to attend the program.

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20 Oct 2014

Iowa Leads USDA's List of Top 100 Ag Co-ops

By USDA Office of Communications

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 16, 2014 - Iowa is home to more top 100 agricultural cooperatives than any other state, according to recently released USDA data. The number of top 100 co-ops in Iowa, 16, is up from 11 a decade ago.

"These statistics underscore what most Iowans already know - the state is extremely important to the nation's agricultural economy," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. Farmer-owned co-ops play a major role in making it an agricultural powerhouse

USDA's annual list of the nation's top 100 agricultural cooperatives, by business volume, indicates Minnesota ranks second among the states, with 13. It is followed by Nebraska with nine, Illinois and Wisconsin with five each, then California, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri and Ohio, which are all tied with four.

Looking at business volume where a cooperative has its headquarters, Minnesota ranks first among the states, with $68.8 billion. Missouri is second at $16.2 billion and Illinois is third at $13.2 billion.

Like the nation's ag co-op sector as a whole, the top 100 cooperatives also enjoyed a third consecutive year of record sales. They reported revenue of $174 billion in 2013, an increase of almost 9 percent over the $166 billion reported in 2012.

Net income (after taxes) remained virtually unchanged from 2012, at $3.5 billion. The previous records for sales and net income were set in 2012.

CHS Inc., Saint Paul, Minn. - an energy, farm supply, grain and food co-op - has been the nation's largest ag co-op during the past decade. It held onto the No. 1 spot in 2013, with $44 billion in revenue. It was followed by Land O' Lakes Inc., Saint Paul, Minn., with sales of $14 billion, and Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas City, Mo., with almost $13 billion in revenue.

Wheaton-Dumont Cooperative Elevator, a grain co-op based in Wheaton, Minn., made the biggest climb up the Top 100. In 2012, it was not even on the list, ranking 150th. The co-op rose 58 spots, to 92nd place, in 2013.

The Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, Wahpeton, N.D., a sugarbeet co-op, was the next biggest "gainer," moving from 131st place in 2012 to 98th in 2013.

Twenty-three cooperatives improved their ranking by double-digits. Six of these are mixed co-ops (co-ops that handle grain and farm supply sales). Dairy and grain each had two co-ops make double-digit gains, while cotton, rice and sugar each had one co-op jump by at least 10 places.

Grain cooperatives have experienced the largest increase in top 100 representation during the past decade. There were 19 grain cooperatives in the top 100 in 2004. That number rose to 41 in 2013. Dairy cooperative representation in the top 100 fell from 28 to 21 during the same period, while farm supply cooperatives increased from 13 to 16.

The Sept.-Oct. issue of USDA's "Rural Cooperatives" magazine includes the top 100 list and an article that examines some of the financial trends it reveals.

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20 Oct 2014

Ag Outlook Workshop Comes to Tipton Including Discussion of the 2014 Farm Bill

By Amanda Heitz

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an Ag Outlook and Management Seminar in Tipton at the extension office on Thursday, November 6th cost to attend the session is $45 which includes dinner. The seminar is designed to provide agribusiness professionals and producers with an evaluation of current and outlook market conditions as well as expected trends in crop and livestock income potential.

The first speaker for the evening is Dr. Lee Schulz, ISU Extension Economist, presenting on the outlook for beef and pork. Lee will also be discussing how the livestock industry may respond to current prices, margins, and future demand. What will improved margins and the current global economy mean for the future of the meat industry?

The second speaker is Ryan Drollette, ISUEO Farm Management Field Specialist, who will address 2014 Farm Bill decisions. Drollette will discuss the farm program updates and ARC versus PLC program election decisions.

The final speaker will be Dr. Chad Hart, ISU Extension Economist. Chad will discuss the market outlook for corn and soybeans. Crop commodities have experienced price variability in the past three years due to many factors including weather variability and crop size. How big is the current crop and what will happen to demand in the coming months? You won't want to miss the information on the production and demand for corn and soybeans in the coming months.

Meeting registration begins at 3:45 p.m. with the program starting at 4:00 p.m. Program will conclude by 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration cost is $45 per person. Additional fee of $5 for late registrations.

Advance registration is required by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Cedar County (Tipton) at 563-886-6157.

For more information call your local county ISU Extension and Outreach office or contact Ryan Drollette at the ISU Extension and Outreach of Johnson County office at 319-337-2145 or email drollett@iastate.edu.

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17 Oct 2014

USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems.

"Weed control in major crops is almost entirely accomplished with herbicides today," said Vilsack. "USDA, working in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, must continue to identify ways to encourage producers to adopt diverse tactics for weed management in addition to herbicide control. The actions we are taking today are part of this effort."

Today USDA is announcing several of the steps it is taking to help farmers manage their herbicide resistant weed problems in a more holistic and sustainable way:

  • USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer financial assistance under its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for herbicide resistant weed control practices that utilize Integrated Pest Management plans and practices.
  • Later this year NRCS will be soliciting proposals under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program for innovative conservation systems that address herbicide resistant weeds.
  • USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will actively promote use of best management practices (BMPs) in design protocols for regulated authorized releases of genetically engineered (GE) crops and will include recommendations for BMPs with the authorization of field trials of HR crops.
  • USDA is partnering with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and is providing funds to develop education and outreach materials for various stakeholders on managing herbicide-resistant weeds. The Secretary has directed Dr. Sheryl Kunickis, Director of the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy, as the point person leading this effort with the USDA.

The issue of herbicide resistant weeds has become one of increasing importance for agriculture. When herbicides are repeatedly used to control weeds, the weeds that survive herbicide treatment can multiply and spread.

With EPA's announcement today on the registration of new uses for herbicide mixtures containing the herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate (in the Enlist® formulation) in conjunction with new genetically engineered crop varieties, farmers are being offered one more new tool to better manage emerging populations of herbicide-resistant weeds in corn and soybeans crops. In its decision for 2,4-D use on genetically modified corn and soybean, EPA has outlined new requirements for registrants as part of a product stewardship program.

The USDA Office of Pest Management Policy worked with EPA to address the issue of herbicide resistance through appropriate label language that will require registrants to develop a stewardship program for the herbicide, develop training and education on proper use of the product that includes diversifying weed management, investigate and report nonperformance, and develop and implement a remediation plan for suspected herbicide resistant weeds.

EPA intends to require the same stewardship plans for all new applications for product registration on genetically modified crops with the goal being to encourage effective resistance management while maintaining needed flexibility for growers.

USDA recognizes that the problem of herbicide resistant weed control will not be solved solely through the application of new herbicides. USDA has worked with the Weed Science Society of America for a number of years on identifying best management practices for farmers and on addressing impediments to adoption of those practices.

USDA will continue to work to ensure that growers have the diverse tools they need to address the management of herbicide resistant weeds.

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15 Oct 2014

USDA Announces 19 USB Farmer-Director Appointments

By United Soybean Board
Fourteen returning, five new directors will be sworn in at annual meeting

ST. LOUIS (October 14, 2014) - Nineteen farmer-leaders will be sworn in as directors of the United Soybean Board (USB) in December, after their recent appointments by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The 19 soybean farmers from across the United States include five new appointees and 14 returning directors. These volunteer farmers invest soy checkoff funds on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers in projects to increase the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, ensure U.S. farmers and their customers maintain the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers.

"We're looking forward to welcoming these new and returning farmer-leaders to the board," says Jim Call, USB chairman and soybean farmer from Madison, Minnesota. "We know that they will work with their fellow USB directors in wisely investing checkoff dollars for the benefit of all U.S. soybean farmers."

Appointed farmer-leaders include :

  • Angela M. Dee, Aliceville, Alabama*
  • Robert L. Stobaugh, Atkins, Arkansas*
  • Dwain L. Ford, Kinmundy, Illinois*
  • Michael A. Beard, Frankfort, Indiana*
  • Larry K. Marek, Riverside, Iowa*
  • Thomas E. Oswald, Cleghorn, Iowa
  • Craig M. Gigstad, Valley Falls, Kansas*
  • Keith N. Tapp, Sebree, Kentucky*
  • Belinda L. Burrier, Union Bridge, Maryland
  • Herbert N. Miller, Niles, Michigan
  • Scott G. Singlestad, Waseca, Minnesota*
  • James D. Sneed, Senatobia, Mississippi*
  • George L. Rone, Portageville, Missouri
  • Mike G. Korth, Randolph, Nebraska
  • Daniel J. Corcoran, Piketon, Ohio*
  • Ellie W. Green, Lynchburg, South Carolina*
  • Robert J. Metz, Peever, South Dakota*
  • David E. Nichols, Ridgely, Tennessee*
  • Thomas P. Rotello, Navasota, Texas*

*Indicates returning director

All appointees serve three-year terms, beginning Dec. 11, when they'll be sworn in at USB's annual meeting in St. Louis. Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSBs) nominated all of the appointees.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedSoybeanBoard
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03 Oct 2014

Soy Buyers Prefer Predictability of U.S. Shipments

By United Soybean Board
Soy checkoff study compares cost, transit times of soy shipments from U.S., Brazil, Argentina

ST. LOUIS (October 2, 2014) - Some international buyers prefer U.S. soy to that from top competitors Brazil and Argentina because they can count on it reaching them in a timely manner, according to a new soy-checkoff-funded study.

In fact, foreign soy buyers often pay as much attention to the timeliness of a shipment delivery as they do to the price. That's because late shipments can be expensive for buyers, as they incur costs in trying to find replacement crop, slowing down crush facilities and other problems that arise when shipments don't arrive in the time frame that was promised.

"Our industry depends on the reliability of our transportation system to keep us competitive in the global market," says Dwain Ford, soybean farmer from Kinmundy, Illinois, and United Soybean Board (USB) International Opportunities Target Area coordinator. "This study really shows the advantage the roads, rails and rivers give us and how important it is to maintain and improve our infrastructure."

Conducted in partnership with the checkoff-supported Soy Transportation Coalition, the study gathered input from buyers in China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam to get firsthand reports on the timeliness of shipments and the repercussions late shipments have on their businesses. In most of these markets, U.S. shipments were the most predictable, with several participants adding that they prefer to buy from the United States because of this predictability.

Argentina has the advantage when it comes to shipping costs because of its relatively short distances from the growing areas to major ports for export. But U.S. soy rises to the top because of the relatively short amount of time it takes for soybeans to move from the growing areas to export position, which greatly impacts the United States' edge in delivery predictability. Even though U.S. soybeans have the longest distances to travel, the extensive U.S. rail and river infrastructures move these beans quickly, and the port infrastructure allows for timely loading and limited delays. Both Brazil and Argentina have significantly less rail and underdeveloped inland waterway systems, so roads are the main mode used to move products from growing areas to export position.

"It's great to see the infrastructure here in the United States is still doing its job," adds Ford. "But if our competitors continue to update their infrastructure and we don't, we could easily fall behind. It's vital to U.S. soybean farmers and the U.S. soy industry that we protect this advantage."

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedSoybeanBoard
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/unitedsoy
View our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/UnitedSoybeanBoard

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03 Oct 2014

ISU Extension Calendar late-October 2014

By Joy Venhorst

Oct. 15, 2014 Right-of-Way, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office,

9:00 am-11:30 am

Oct. 23, 2014 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office,

9:00 am-11:30 am

Oct. 28, 2014 Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

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