by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 5, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Last week, we had the chance to talk with Iowa Corn Growers President Jolene Riessen about the policy goals that they were bringing to Saturday’s meeting of the National Corn Growers Association at Commodity Classic in Houston. Now that the meetings are over and the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 4, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
In a time when we are all having to tighten our belts again, it is not out of the question to take stock of monies being spent and make sure that you are getting the most out of each dollar. After all, any dollar not being spent wisely should be reallocated. This is...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Mar 1, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Yesterday, we talked with Pat Swanson of the Iowa Soybean Association about the wish list they were bringing to the policy meetings on Saturday at Commodity Classic. Today, we are looking at what is important to the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA). Jolene Riessen...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 29, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Commodity Classic is so much more than the trade show that sees all kinds of technology unveiled to the farmers of the United States. More importantly, it is the time that delegates from across the United States come together to set the policy that their respective...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 28, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Last week Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig embarked on a trade trip to Mexico. Our southern neighbor is one of our most important trading partners in the world. We must keep the dialogue open through the agreements and the disputes that we have with each other. We must...