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Some Illinois elevators are taking soybeans with up to 18% moisture. Another option is if you have open bins with good air capacity, you might be able to put beans in the bin and apply air and heat to them.
Possible tax changes on the table in Washington are causing angst in agriculture. Secretary Vilsack says the proposed changes won’t impact 98% of family farms, but another analysis contradicts those claims.
Chip Flory discusses reconciliation bill outlooks with South Dakota and Arkansas Senators as well as AFBF President.
On Wednesday, Reuters reported EPA is mulling cuts to biofuel blending levels, calling it a win for big oil. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley commented on the RFS rumors on AgriTalk.
Chip Flory is joined by USDA Secretary Vilsack to discuss who is affected by stepped-up basis and why he thinks agricultural America should be in support of it.
Disease pressure is building in parts of Illinois. Also, check out the agenda and register for Farm Journal Corn & Soybean College, set for Aug. 3-4.
Evaluate hail-damaged soybeans, too, before applying post herbicides or a rescue treatment.
DC Signal To Noise: It’s time to take a closer look at the U.S. China trade relationship and the clock is ticking on the infrastructure bill.
Along with that issue, Ken Ferrie addresses corn rootworm and other pests and diseases that he’s observing and addressing in the field now.
The CDC recently announced new protocols for fully vaccinated people. Chip Flory discusses these new measures Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Senior Advisor to the White House COVID-19 Response Team.