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Third stopgap passes with farm, disaster aid
The third time was the charm, as the House and then the Senate passed stopgap funding legislation with farm and disaster aid to avert a midnight Friday government shutdown late last week. The legislation passed 366 to 34, clearing a two-thirds ‘yes’ vote threshold to speed passage and send the package to the Senate for final okay as a midnight shutdown deadline neared. Farm groups, led by the American Farm Bureau, prevailed in a last minute high-pressure campaign to include economic help for...
Early harvest helping producers enjoy the fall season
With cooperative weather throughout much of the fall, harvest moved quickly and efficiently for most producers in 2024. It’s also allowing producers some much needed time for rest and relaxation at the end of one of the busiest times of the year for farmers. That is...
Pork exports to Dominican Republic surging
U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks continue across the country. Researchers are expecting “increased export opportunities” for U.S. pork and pork products to the Caribbean nation, according to...
Thanksgiving table is made possible by America’s farmers
As Americans gather around the Thanksgiving holiday table, it’s important to remember that many of the items we enjoy are grown right here in the U.S. Betty Resnick, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said specialty crops play a key role in the...
Menke discusses trade trip to Japan
Last week, Iowa Deputy Agriculture Secretary Grant Menke led a trade mission with the Iowa Economic Development Council to Japan and Taiwan. Today, we will focus on the Japan portion of the trip. Japan has long been a strong trading partner with Iowa, and their...
Conduit offering holiday promotion through e-commerce website
The purchasing habits of today’s farmers have changed along with the evolution of the agriculture industry. To kick off the inaugural sales season, Conduit is offering a farmer-first holiday promotion on its official crop input e-commerce website, Conduit.Ag, which...
Grassley discusses Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Brooke Rollins as his pick for ag secretary when the new administration takes office in January. Rollins is a former White House aide that served with President Trump during his first term in office. Rollins is the current...
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Secretary Naig announces availability of Choose Iowa value-added grants
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...
USDA forecasts continued ag trade deficits as imports surge, exports lag
USDA is projecting another record ag trade deficit this fiscal year as imports surge and exports drop. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says that USDA expects ag imports to outpace exports for the third fiscal year in a row. That total makes up more than $215 billion...
Naig talks about what he wants from Trump 2.0
There aren’t many days left on the Congressional calendar, and a ton of work has been put off for long enough. In what has become more the rule, rather than the exception, we face another government shutdown and another year without updated farm and food legislation....
U.S. ag commodities have always worked together
For many generations, both corn and soybeans have been a high-quality feed for livestock, and the livestock have provided rich manure to fertilize the crops. Gordon Spronk, vice president of the National Pork Board, said the sustainability circle between livestock and...
The correct seed decision considers more than just yield
The first decision of a producer’s growing season is also one of the most important. Selecting the right seed. Not only for your operation but for each segment of your operation, down to the specific field. Robert Cossar is a market activation manager with CROPLAN and...