by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 27, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
China has effectively shut U.S. soybeans out of its market, instead relying on Brazil to meet its massive demand. The real blow has come from retaliatory tariffs, which have priced American soybeans out and stripped farmers of access to their top export customer. To...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 26, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Tariffs have become a nagging concern for farmers who depend on reliable markets to move their crops and livestock. While the promise was that these measures would force trading partners into fairer agreements, producers are still left dealing with uncertainty and...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 25, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers are running out of patience as depressed commodity prices and razor-thin profit margins continue to squeeze their operations. The much-celebrated “Big Beautiful Bill” passed earlier this summer, offering some relief, but it did little to calm the frustration...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 22, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Strong crop prospects are welcome news, but Iowa farmers know that good yields don’t always guarantee strong prices. Building demand at home and abroad remains a top priority, and that’s where the work of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board comes in. As the organization...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Aug 21, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The Iowa State Fair is always a showcase for agriculture, and on Iowa Corn Day, the spotlight turns to the state’s leading crop. From food and fuel to global exports, corn’s impact reaches far beyond the fairgrounds. It’s also a chance for leaders in the industry to...
