by Riley Smith | Jul 2, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
So far, most of Iowa’s crops are looking healthy, which is especially important as we enter the critical timeframe for pollination. Weed control is incredibly important in making sure that crops are healthy, and one of the top problem weeds is water hemp. Travis...
by Riley Smith | Jul 2, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
In tough economic times, farmers are looking for alternative income streams and ways to increase their profit margins. One way is through direct-to-consumer sales, whether through farmers’ markets, roadside stands, or online. In Iowa, the Choose Iowa program has...
by Riley Smith | Jul 1, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Not much has changed for the weather in South America, and the upcoming forecast is still looking to be dry. The dryness should be good for harvest progress, but at some point the weather will get too dry and start to cause some problems. Allendale commodity broker...
by Riley Smith | Jul 1, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is encouraged by the Senate’s passing of the “One Big Beautfiul Bill” and is now urging the House to quickly pass the revised version so President Trump can sign it into law. Notably, this version does not include the...
by Riley Smith | Jun 30, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Canada’s Department of Finance announced over the weekend that it would rescind a digital services tax at the center of a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, allowing negotiations between the countries to continue. However, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)...
