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AFBF says farmers need additional protections in federal permitting

AFBF says farmers need additional protections in federal permitting

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is supporting an attempt to modernize the federal permitting process. The 417-page bill sitting before Congress contains the most comprehensive permitting package that has been considered in years. Autumn Lankford Higgins, AFBF director of government affairs, said the new legislation would do a few things. Higgins said there are several parts of the legislation that would be beneficial for both farmers and ranchers. However, Higgins noted that some...

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World Food Prize focusing on driving future ag innovation

World Food Prize focusing on driving future ag innovation

As the World Food Prize celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the organization is focusing on the future by highlighting new technologies and scientific breakthroughs that could help feed a growing population. Through the Innovate for Impact program, the World...

Boozman optimistic about Farm Bill passage

Boozman optimistic about Farm Bill passage

Efforts to pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the year may be gaining momentum. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says congressional leaders are making progress in negotiations, but the window to reach an agreement is narrowing. Boozman says...

Looking back at the rainy 2026 growing season

Looking back at the rainy 2026 growing season

Today brought the beautiful weather back to the state of Iowa, but as we all know, that hasn’t been the story for this past growing season. Overall harvest progress is still slightly behind due to heavy rains at the beginning of harvest season, and almost nonstop...

Fungicides bring more to the table than just disease control

Fungicides bring more to the table than just disease control

Fungicides have become a key part of grower’s management plans as farmers continue to observe the benefits of applying fungicide throughout the growing season. Tyler Harp is a technical product lead for row crop fungicide with Syngenta and he says that fungicide...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to receive prestigious USMEF award

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to receive prestigious USMEF award

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has been selected to receive one of the highest honors from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Governor Reynolds will receive the Michael J. Mansfield Award, and Steve Isaf- founder, chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Interra...

Soybean prices face pressure despite strong export demand

Soybean prices face pressure despite strong export demand

U.S. soybean farmers are facing continued price pressure as record production prospects and competition from Brazil outweigh signs of stronger demand. Farm Futures reports soybean futures fell nearly 6% during October, their worst monthly performance of 2026. USDA...

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Looking back at the rainy 2026 growing season

Looking back at the rainy 2026 growing season

Today brought the beautiful weather back to the state of Iowa, but as we all know, that hasn’t been the story for this past growing season. Overall harvest progress is still slightly behind due to heavy rains at the beginning of harvest season, and almost nonstop...