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Iowa Corn’s Mueller: Agriculture Faces Rough Road

Iowa Corn’s Mueller: Agriculture Faces Rough Road

While policy debates and committee votes dominated much of the agenda at the National Corn Growers Association Corn Congress, Mark Mueller says the tone inside the room told a deeper story about the current state of agriculture. The Iowa Corn Growers Association president says the overall mood among delegates was serious, reflecting mounting economic pressure across farm country. Mueller says that the message of checking in on neighbors and fellow producers was one of the strongest themes to...

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House Ag Committee beginning farm bill markup this week

House Ag Committee beginning farm bill markup this week

After another delay- this time due to the weather- the House Ag Committee will begin the markup process for the next farm bill. With so much outdated legislation, Congress has their work cut out for them to modernize the top ag policy. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra...

USMEF thanks corn and soybean farmers at Commodity Classic

USMEF thanks corn and soybean farmers at Commodity Classic

Commodity Classic saw record attendance in San Antonio last week with more than 12,000 attendees representing the agriculture industry. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has been a longtime participant in the event’s trade show and had an expanded presence in...

Offering growers added flexibility and weather protection

Offering growers added flexibility and weather protection

Short stature corn hybrids have gained traction in recent years as an alternative to the traditional corn crop. The Preceon™ smart corn system from Bayer touts some unique benefits that improve on traditional corn. Lindsay Battle of Bayer tells the Iowa Agribusiness...

National Ethanol Conference celebrates a record 2025

National Ethanol Conference celebrates a record 2025

Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Florida, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record year in 2025 for the industry. He also strongly urged Congress and the White House to fully unleash American ethanol to...

Iowa Corn’s Mueller: Agriculture Faces Rough Road

Iowa Corn details Corn Congress outcomes

The Iowa Corn Growers Association joined in this year’s National Corn Growers Association Corn Congress and wrapped up with several policy decisions finalized, and others sent back for additional review. ICGA President Mark Mueller says one late development involved a...

BASF introduces new low carbon intensity crops

BASF introduces new low carbon intensity crops

With current proposed 45Z tax credit framework, common agricultural practices like cover crops, reduced tillage, and nutrient management may impact the carbon intensity (CI) of the crops that are raised as feedstock. However, inconsistent data collection methods,...

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