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Supreme Court rules against President Trump’s tariff authority
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to enact global tariffs, dealing a major blow to the President’s primary economic strategy. This decision comes after a year of tightening economic pressure in the ag industry, particularly on small-scale farmers. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade, said the Constitution clearly states where the power to enact tariffs...
Agritourism bus tour in Central Iowa
Small farmers and acreage owners who want to learn more about agritourism and specialty crops can register to attend a bus tour on Aug. 31. Four diverse farming operations are part of this year's event.The inaugural event will feature four operations in central Iowa,...
USDA plans trade trip to East Africa
Growing markets is the key to keeping up our agricultural exports. While we focus a lot of attention on Asia and Europe, Eastern Africa is becoming a hot spot for the future of agricultural marketing. Because of this, the United States Department of Agriculture is...
Hinson talks inflation and how agriculture can help
Inflation has been the dominant issue for most households in the U.S. lately. While we teeter on the edge of a recession, each family finds that they have less and less spending money. This is especially evident in rural areas, where families and small businesses are...
NCGA CEO comments on next Farm Bill process
Farm groups are gearing up to provide their priorities as lawmakers are holding listening sessions regarding the next Farm Bill.National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of changes to the makeup of Congress. He mentions that the farm bill...
Friday WASDE report to detail late planted acres
On Friday USDA will release the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates report.Friday?s WASDE report is set to include re-survey results of acreage for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota because of the late planting season in 2022.Naomi Blohm,...
First-half beef exports on a billion-dollar pace
America?s beef exports remained on a red-hot pace during June, topping $1 billion for the fifth time this year. Data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation also shows that pork exports stayed below last year?s totals during June while lamb exports continued...
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DMACC adds water quality wetland to Dallas County farm
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) has always believed in providing hands-on experiences for students, and now there is an additional conservation opportunity on the Dallas County farm with a new water quality watershed. The watershed also serves to help...
EF4 tornado leads to farm recovery effort near Wellman
On March 31st, an EF4 tornado destroyed 2 of 3 of the Whetstine family farmsteads near Wellman Iowa. Clint Whetstine?s farm was among those decimated by the powerful storm. He lost several buildings along with some livestock and sustained damage to multiple pieces of...
Consumers save 25 cents a gallon with E15
A new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association shows American drivers saved an average of more than 25 cents per gallon since the beginning of 2022 with E15. RFA analyzed more than 3,000 actual pump prices for E15 and E10 submitted by drivers to E15prices.com....
USMEF working to overcome supply chain challenges in Africa
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) views Africa as a promising destination for U.S. red meat exports, but it?s also a region that presents many supply chain challenges. USMEF is working to overcome these obstacles through support from the USDA Market Access...
Census of Ag data not available for Farm Bill talks
It is one of those busy years for the agriculture industry regarding government reports. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking to have farmers finish up their 2022 Census of Agriculture forms and have them sent back. Congress is debating the...
