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NCGA survey shows rising alarm over fertilizer costs
U.S. corn farmers are growing increasingly concerned about fertilizer affordability and availability, with worries extending beyond the current planting season. That’s according to new survey results released by the National Corn Growers Association. Surveys conducted in late March show that while many growers secured fertilizer for the 2026 crop, anxiety is rising sharply for 2027. For every farmer concerned about 2026, nearly two report greater concern for the following year. “Fertilizer...
“American Pure Pork” campaign expands into Mexico’s foodservice sector
For the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), a primary market development objective in Mexico is to strengthen U.S. pork identification in the retail and foodservice sectors by differentiating U.S. pork as top quality. “American Pure Pork,” a marketing program that...
Administration officials voice tentative support to restrict foreign ownership of farmland
Biden administration officials expressed tentative support for efforts in Congress to restrict ownership of U.S. farmland by foreign adversaries during a recent hearing of the House Select Committee on U.S.-Chinese Communist Party Competition.State, Defense, and...
Grain indemnity assessments will begin September 1st
It’s hard to believe we are just a month away from September and getting the itch to harvest our crops in the state of Iowa. As we get ever closer to the harvest, the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship reminds farmers that they will be starting the...
Legislation would target farm payments where needed most
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced legislation to rein in abuse of the farm payment system and ensure support goes to those actively engaged in farming. The “Farm Program Integrity Act” would create a hard cap of $250,000 in total...
Nomination period for FSA county committee elections ends August 1st
The Farm Service Agency nomination period for county committee elections closes on August 1st.Farm Service Agency county committees are a crucial part of the day-to-day operations of FSA and allow grassroots input and location administration of federal farm programs....
Food Bank of Iowa serves record number in FY2023
DES MOINES, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa ended fiscal year 2023 breaking every record in its 41-year history.Across the 55 counties it serves, Food Bank of Iowa distributed 21 million pounds of food, or the equivalent of 17.5 million meals. The number of pounds is an...
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Use estate planning to protect your farm’s future
For the first time since 2020, the number of Americans with a will has declined, with only 32 percent of Americans having an estate plan in 2024- a six percent decline from last year. Having an estate plan for farmers and ranchers is especially important, as it...
Ag policy expert predicts 2025 farm bill
Texas A&M’s University’s Ag and Food Policy expert Joe Outlaw, who advises both parties on the House and Senate Ag Committees, says that he believes a new farm bill won’t get done until the summer of 2025. Dr. Joe Outlaw is a professor and Extension economist in...
Secretary Naig honors conservation leaders at Iowa agribusiness showcase
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Leader in Conservation Awards to one Iowa individual and one Iowa business making an impact in water quality and conservation today during the annual Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase and Conference in Altoona....
Croplan seed offerings help mitigate whatever Mother Nature’s temper
As we get ready for the 2024 planting season, you may still be trying to fill out a few more acres. Or maybe your plans have shifted as the marketplace has changed. Or maybe you just haven’t finalized the plans you had in mind. If you are looking at filling some more...
U.S. pork and beef exports finished 2023 strong
Led by a record-shattering performance in Mexico and broad-based growth in other markets, U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. While 2023 beef exports were below the record totals posted the...
