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Trump’s tariffs are being challenged in the U.S. House
President Trump’s tariffs are being challenged in the U.S. House after it failed to continue delaying measures to end the tariffs, which opened the door to potential action. The House narrowly rejected any further moratorium on votes to end the president’s national emergency he used to impose his tariff, leading to a planned vote on ending it. Three Republicans —Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Nebraska’s Don Bacon, and Kevin Kiley of California— voted with all the chamber’s Democrats not to extend...
It only took a year or two, but biofuels aid & RVOs are here
This may have been one of the best examples of ?hurry up and wait? we have ever seen in agriculture. It only took about a year, but the USDA is finally releasing the aid it promised the biofuels industry in June of last year. Last year?s announcement was already a...
Iowa Poultry & Egg Foundation 2022 scholarship winners
The Foundation was created by the Iowa Egg Council and Iowa Poultry Association. They fund scholarships and encourage young people to consider careers in poultry and egg industries. During the Iowa Poultry Association Fall Festival and Annual Meeting on September 21,...
Not everyone is pleased with proposed Indo-Pacific trade pact
The Biden Administration recently announced its own trade proposal for pacific rim countries that includes the United States. This is in response to the long-talked about Trans-Pacific partnership which the U.S. removed itself from, and the new proposals being put...
U.S. Export Sales Report (6-3-22)
Since Monday was Memorial Day, the USDA pushed its release of the weekly U.S. Export Sales Report to today. However, that doesn?t mean it?s a particularly special report. In fact, today?s numbers were very mediocre, and it?s dragging corn and soybean prices down....
Crop insects to watch for in June
As the planting season is coming to an end, now is the perfect time for those insect pests to be making their appearances and farmers need to keep an eye out on those newly vulnerable crops.University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist Nick Seiter says the insects...
Keeping hogs comfortable in summer
We have already had a few days that have given us a taste of summer in 2022. While the temps are a little more manageable, it may be time to go through your barns and make sure they are going to provide a comfortable temperature for your hogs during the summer.Chris...
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Hinson talks foreign ownership of U.S. farmland
A recent issue that has been making its way through the House and the Senate is the foreign ownership of U.S. land, specifically when it comes to farmland. The Chinese Communist Party in particular has been bold with its purchases of U.S. farmland. Iowa 2nd District...
Iowa officials react to E15 rule delay
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will propose a rule authorizing the year-round sale of gasoline blends containing 15 percent ethanol in several midwestern states. However, the rule would delay action and not take effect until 2024. While this...
Senator Grassley optimistic about 2023 farm bill deadline
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa holds a weekly conference call with ag broadcasters and reporters. This week Senator Grassley was asked if he thinks a farm bill can be completed and agreed upon by September of 2023 or whether the deadline will have to be...
Ag Innovation Challenge seeking top entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation?s (AFBF) Ag Innovation Challenge is looking for entrepreneurs and innovators for the 2024 edition of the contest, which is a business-based competition designed to showcase startups in the U.S. Chase Hieneman, director of industry...
Farmers moving forward after Ohio train disaster
By now you have heard about the derailment of a train in eastern Ohio last month. The twisted metal and fire not only sent shockwaves through the area it happened in, but those shockwaves created ripples throughout the world. All eyes have been on our government and...
