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USDA details plan to boost fertilizer availability

USDA details plan to boost fertilizer availability

Fertilizer prices have been a thorn in the side of farmers for several years and the conflict with Iran has only worsened the problem with the strait of Hormuz closure slowing shipping. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced measures to alleviate some of the strain on U.S. farmers due to high fertilizer costs. She says that U.S. growers need more options and certainty when purchasing fertilizer. Rollins details some of the actions taken by the Trump administration to improve fertilizer...

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Rising prices impacting consumer choices

Rising prices impacting consumer choices

A recent survey about consumer buying trends shows that rising prices are affecting consumer’s choices when purchasing food. The survey was conducted by the Stratovation Group in partnership with food and agriculture communications agency Inspire. Kenny Kuhn is...

Tree planting connects youth to America 250

Tree planting connects youth to America 250

A tree planting at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is one of many events planned this year as part of the America 250 celebration, marking the nation’s 250th birthday. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, who also serves as vice chair of Iowa’s America 250 commission,...

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-23-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-23-26)

This week’s export sales were better than what we’ve seen recently, but it was otherwise a muted report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were strong once again. While the soybeans sales weren’t outstanding, McBride said they were above the...

Input costs aren’t dropping alongside inflation

Input costs aren’t dropping alongside inflation

General inflation has cooled off from the high points in recent years, but input costs are not following suit. Dr. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, and he said farm input prices don’t always follow inflation up or down....

Funding now available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative

Funding now available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative

Funding is now available for research and development in specialty crop agriculture through a USDA support program. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Associate Director Rachel Melnick says there is more funding available compared to last year. Melnick...

ICGA applauds year-round E15 amendment inclusion in House farm bill

ICGA applauds year-round E15 amendment inclusion in House farm bill

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has advocated for year-round, nationwide E15 for more than 15 years—a goal that remains a top priority as farm families face tightening margins and market volatility. With the recent introduction of an amendment to the House...

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Pilot program targets nitrogen efficiency

Pilot program targets nitrogen efficiency

As Iowa farmers prepare to get planters rolling this spring, a new soil testing effort is aiming to help producers better manage fertilizer costs while also improving environmental outcomes. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the pilot program focuses on...

Rising prices impacting consumer choices

Rising prices impacting consumer choices

A recent survey about consumer buying trends shows that rising prices are affecting consumer’s choices when purchasing food. The survey was conducted by the Stratovation Group in partnership with food and agriculture communications agency Inspire. Kenny Kuhn is...