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Feenstra discusses plans to make Iowa “the most ag and business-friendly state”
It’s no secret that we are navigating an exceptionally difficult farm economy. Many farmers, particularly at the smaller level, are facing tough decisions on whether or not they can even operate for another year. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is running for Governor, and he said the Iowa ag industry would be his top priority if he were elected to the office. Feenstra said he believes there are several opportunities through the Trump administration that can make the ag community successful....
How farmers can prevent runoff with Growmark
The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network had a chance to stop by the Growmark tent at the 2022 Farm Progress show earlier this month and learn about how runoff affects Iowa's waterways.Waterways in Iowa are impacted by water runoff from many human activities and Zach...
2023 Farmers? Almanac is now on shelves
As we prepare to wrap up 2022, many in the ag industry are looking ahead to the new year. While we don?t have a crystal ball that can tell us exactly what to expect for the next growing season, we do have several resources that can help us make better guesses as to...
Axne discusses latest Ag Committee meeting on soil health
As we draw closer to 2023 and the crafting of the next Farm bill, we are seeing talks happening in earnest on the House and Senate Ag Committees respectfully. Iowa 3rd District Congresswoman Cindy Axne is one of the Iowa delegation members sitting on that committee....
Agricultural share of exports hit high mark in 2021
The value of all U.S. exports has grown at an average annual rate of six percent since 2002 and reached a record high of $1.4 trillion in fiscal year 2021. The USDA says while the bulk of U.S. exports consists of industrial supplies and capital goods, agriculture?s...
Alleviating soil compaction gives producers a head start on next season
Soil compaction is an important topic to consider after the rush of the fall harvest. Grayson Catania, product marketing manager for planting and crop production at Case IH, said soil compaction is a leading cause of crop yield reduction.?Compacted soil really acts...
Farmers opting for flexibility of Pioneer Enlist E3 soybeans
Farmers need to be adaptive to their environment and have options to respond to what is affecting their crops.Don Gehrls, pioneer soybean marketing lead, says that Pioneer Enlist E3 soybeans are providing flexibility for farmers to change their approach to what they...
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USMEF expecting more positive momentum to end 2023
The current trade picture has not always been pretty. Grains and livestock have both had their share of challenges to start 2023. However, there is some good and bad news in this information. The bad news is that we are in a global economic downturn, and even that bad...
IAWA reflects on a decade of the NRS and looks forward to the next
Over the course of this month, the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) has hosted a series of field days across the state to highlight water conservation practices and the defining decade of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS). The final event took place on...
Grassley says WOTUS ruling limits EPA overreach
The Supreme Court Thursday ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding the Biden administration's Waters of the U.S. rule. The court stated that wetlands under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act must have a continuous...
Soy Transportation Coalition looking at commonsense infrastructure legislation
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently considered several supply chain-related bills. H.R. 3372, introduced by Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD), would establish a voluntary pilot program for states to increase truck weights on federal...
Handling nitrogen loss during the planting season
The planting season in Iowa is drawing ever nearer to a close. In many areas of the state, it is still dry. Some areas have gotten a few showers, and a few places received residual heavy rains from the frog stranglers that hit southern Minnesota two weeks ago. If you...
