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Iowa farmers press E15 message as President Trump visits

Iowa farmers press E15 message as President Trump visits

As President Trump visits the Des Moines metro today with a focus on energy, the economy, and affordability, Iowa agriculture leaders are watching closely. While the visit brings renewed attention to biofuels, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the message from farmers and ethanol producers has been consistent for years: year-round access to E15 remains critical, but the solution must ultimately come from Congress. Naig says the benefits of expanded E15 access are already clear,...

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Featured Conversation: ICGA addresses land use concerns

Featured Conversation: ICGA addresses land use concerns

Carbon sequestration pipelines proposed in Iowa remain a highly discussed issue, particularly as landowners raise questions about how such projects could affect farmland and property rights. While economic impacts and market access have been central to the discussion,...

New World Screwworm getting closer to U.S. border

New World Screwworm getting closer to U.S. border

There’s been a lot of anxiety recently about the proximity of New World Screwworm to the U.S. border. Not only has the pest moved further north, but it has also seen a significant increase in detections. Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.Net said New World Screwworm is now...

Dean Frazer named new president of Iowa Pork Producers Association

Dean Frazer named new president of Iowa Pork Producers Association

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has named Dean Frazer as the new President of the organization at its annual meeting which was held January 20th in Des Moines. Frazer takes over as the new leader of the IPPA from outgoing President Aaron Juergens. Frazer operates...

Healthy Milk Act could create $2 billion boon for dairy producers

Healthy Milk Act could create $2 billion boon for dairy producers

Last week’s signing by President Trump of the Healthy Milk for Kids Act marked a major victory for kids as well as dairy farmers. Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, says he couldn’t have been more pleased with the support the bill...

Analysis shows need for E15 for Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry

Analysis shows need for E15 for Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry

Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry faces continued decline without immediate approval of nationwide, year-round sales of E15 gasoline and access to ultra-low carbon fuel markets, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association....

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