by Staff Editor | Dec 5, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Biden administration officials won’t finalize guidelines on new clean fuel production tax credits intended for the airline and biofuel industries before the officials leave office in January. Three sources told Reuters that casts significant doubt on the future of a...
by Staff Editor | Dec 4, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $149.7 billion in calendar year 2024, down by $6 billion, or 4.1 percent, relative to 2023. Inflation-adjusted farm income is forecast to drop by $9.5 billion, or 6.3 percent. Despite the predicted decline,...
by Staff Editor | Dec 3, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is once again offering Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other...
by Staff Editor | Dec 2, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, Cattle Industry Convention 2019, Farm Progress Show 2018, News, Trade Talk 2018
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up for the state’s Crop Insurance Discount Program is now open and available. Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can apply for a $5 per acre discount on their spring crop insurance premiums....
by Staff Editor | Nov 29, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, Cattle Industry Convention 2019, Farm Progress Show 2018, News, Trade Talk 2018
U.S. agriculture groups reacted to President-elect Donald Trump picking Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. “Brooke Rollins has fought for Main Street and rural America,” says National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government...