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Grassley discusses trade war impact on Iowa’s farmers

Grassley discusses trade war impact on Iowa’s farmers

United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was in Iowa this week to continue his yearly 99 county tour with question-and-answer sessions during his stops. Senator Grassley says he was asked by Iowans about the potential for payments to farmers impacted by trade disruptions and tariffs. He mentions that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has already discussed potential market disruption payments for farmers caught in the crossfire of the trade war. Grassley says he would like the EPA to increase...

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Egg production down year-over-year

Egg production down year-over-year

U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, a 7% drop from the same month last year. That figure includes 7.35 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs — with 1.18 billion from broiler-type hens and 104 million from egg-type hens. The average...

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-25)

The export sales might seem a little low this week, but getting any sales with the state of the global economy and President Trump’s tariffs is a good thing. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest corn export numbers from the USDA....

Congress must act to protect family farms

Congress must act to protect family farms

Farmers and ranchers could face higher estate taxes if Congress fails to act before the end of the year. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end in 2025, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers. Samantha Ayoub, an associate...

More farmers are tapping into the power of AI

More farmers are tapping into the power of AI

As agricultural technology continues to evolve, farmers are finding faster and more accurate ways to produce their goods. Among the latest tools gaining traction in the farming community is AI, a technology once known mostly for helping students with research or...

Farmers should use a varied approach to combat SCN

Farmers should use a varied approach to combat SCN

Often referred to as the “billion-dollar pest,” soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a major pest that farmers have to deal with every year. While we do have several great options, especially in genetics, it’s important to keep from relying too much on one single mode of...

USDA provides publicly available resources to farmers

USDA provides publicly available resources to farmers

USDA reports can be a very valuable resource for hog producers. Lee Schulz, chief economist with Ever.Ag, says fundamentals are key when digging through publicly available data. Dr. Schulz points to additional market pressures, including changes in the World...

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Egg production down year-over-year

Egg production down year-over-year

U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, a 7% drop from the same month last year. That figure includes 7.35 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs — with 1.18 billion from broiler-type hens and 104 million from egg-type hens. The average...

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-25)

The export sales might seem a little low this week, but getting any sales with the state of the global economy and President Trump’s tariffs is a good thing. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest corn export numbers from the USDA....

Congress must act to protect family farms

Congress must act to protect family farms

Farmers and ranchers could face higher estate taxes if Congress fails to act before the end of the year. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end in 2025, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers. Samantha Ayoub, an associate...