Yesterday, The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota granted a preliminary injunction, stopping the Biden Administration?s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule for Iowa and 23 other states.In its decision, the court cited terminology in...
The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill that restricts drone surveillance of livestock facilities without permission from the property owner. If House File 572 becomes law, remotely piloted aircraft couldn?t fly within 400 feet of homesteads or other areas...
If you are a farmer looking to upgrade your ag equipment with new technology you are doing so because you are attempting to produce better yields and improve profitability. You can achieve those goals with new equipment, but it will come with a costly price tag....
Whether your planters are rolling or the ground is still frozen, it?s that time of year to review your plans for Spring and make sure you?re ready to pivot if needed. Chris Turner, U.S. Country Division Head for Bayer, is reminding growers to take care of their fields...
After a few weeks of considerable market activity, this week?s export sales were fairly unremarkable. Both corn and soybeans were slightly low but still came within estimates. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s export data.On...
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 12, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement after the court's decision today on the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:?The court?s decision to grant an injunction on the Biden Administration?s...
While the planters are beginning to roll in parts of Iowa, we are filled with optimism for the year ahead. Farming requires you to be one of those eternal optimists. You need to be prepared to fight any challenge that comes along while hoping that you never face...
The farm bill creation process is in full swing, and all farmers, ag groups, and ag industry members have their preferences for what makes it into the bill.On Wednesday, United States Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) of Iowa hosted John Boozman...
Every year, farmers engage in a heated battle with weeds. There are many different strategies they can use, but one of the more effective ones is targeted application. This minimizes the inputs required to keep those weeds under control. However, it also requires a...
Iowans love breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, and restaurants across the state pride themselves on serving up unique renditions of this regional staple. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is once again asking loyal fans to vote for their favorites.The 21st...
