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...
by Staff Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, Cattle Industry Convention 2019, Farm Progress Show 2018, News, Trade Talk 2018
Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative. Greer was an aide in the office during Trump’s first term and will help steer the incoming president’s trade agenda. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s Law School, Greer was chief...
