The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration?s Waters of the United States Rule by a 53-43 vote. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.VA.), ranking member of the Environment and Public Works...
For the past weeks and months, the markets have been taking hogs out behind the woodshed, for lack of a better term. Supplies have not been a problem for a few years now. That is keeping the market pressured and demand can change depending on which way the winds of...
Farmers Business Network released its annual planting intentions report earlier this week ahead of the Friday release of the USDA prospective planting report. Kevin McNew the chief economist at FBN says the survey provides some surprising data.McNew says that...
Ahead of tomorrow?s prospective plantings report, today?s export sales report was fairly mild. Corn had a decent report following last week?s excellent numbers, and soybeans were low once again. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week expressed support for their Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security, or PASS Act. The legislation would ensure USDA is fully involved in reviewing foreign acquisition of American agricultural land and companies,...
As farmers are busy preparing for spring planting, our state legislators are busy working on ag policies. Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra talked about what he?s been working on in his office, from this year?s farm bill to WOTUS.When talking with producers...
The Farm Bill: we know it, we love it, and it is being renegotiated again this year. Every five years the largest piece of agriculture and food security legislation needs to be revised. That means every five years we see the usually bipartisan ag committees come...
While the Farm Bill is still one of the top priorities for Congress right now, there are still plenty of other legislative efforts going on at the same time. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said Congress has voted to condemn the EPA?s WOTUS rule, and they?re going to...
A new study by Morning Consult for the American Farm Bureau Federation finds strong public support for Farm Bill reauthorization. Kari Barbic, AFBF Communications Director, said the survey explores the public?s awareness of the farm bill, its impact, and priorities...
The Iowa Soybean Association is currently leading a trade mission in north Africa with trips to Egypt and Morocco designed to promote U.S. soy and build relationships and customer preference.ISA President Randy Miller joined the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network from...
