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GT Thompson stresses farm safety net as tax bill heads to Senate
House Ag Chair GT Thompson says the Trump Tax Bill, which is now headed to the Senate, will improve the farm safety net. While most of last week’s House debate on the president’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” focused on SNAP and Medicaid savings opposed by Democrats, Ag Chair Thompson highlights the bill’s improved farm safety net. There are other farm-related tax breaks in the bill according to Thompson. Thompson says the bill “secures” the farm safety net and delivers accountability to SNAP by...
Iowans continue celebrating Pork Month
As we continue celebrating Pork Month, the team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is reminding Iowans of the benefits that pork offers. Pork is a very versatile meat and can be prepared many different ways. Barb Fuller is a nutrition and wellness expert...
The progress of 4R Plus practices in Iowa
We have been talking about it for a while now. The 4R Plus program, the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, cover crops, and so on. We have told you stories of farmers who have made a gradual implementation of practices, and we have introduced you to farmers who cannonballed...
Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy reaches new heights (Part Two)
Iowa?s Nutrient Reduction Strategy has reached new heights. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig states, ?We?ve never had more being done. We?ve never had more partners, and more public and private work being done in the state than we do today.? A co-founder of the...
The U.K. says trade talks with EU are ?over?
Talks on a Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union are over. Reuters reports that?s the opinion of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who feels there is no point in carrying on any conversations unless the EU fundamentally changes its...
Slight changes in this week?s Drought Monitor
There wasn?t much change week-to-week in the US Drought Monitor.Iowa state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that parts of northwest Iowa benefited from some timely rain showers over the last seven days. Northwest Iowa is the...
Iowa?s Nutrient Reduction Strategy reaches new heights (Part One)
"In the midst of a challenging year, some things have had to go on," says Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. One effort being foreign animal disease prevention, another being conservation."We won't break a record this year, in terms of conservation work being...
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Secretary Vilsack talks investment in small meat packers
Last week, we all heard the news about President Joe Biden earmarking another $1 billion in funds to help invest in small meat packers, allowing to build more competition in the marketplace. He also spoke to more enforcement of the Packers & Stockyards Act. The...
NOYF honors achievements of young agriculturalists
AUDIO REPORT: Derek Martin, NOYF Awards ProgramThe National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Program highlights young agriculturalists and their outstanding achievements. NOYF's Derek Martin says the purpose of the program is to bring about a greater interest in the...
Rep. Hinson outlines 2022 agricultural priorities
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has several agricultural priorities this year.Hinson says she will continue to stand up for Iowa?s biofuel industry. In November, she introduced the Defend the Blend Act ? a measure that would prohibit the EPA from reducing ethanol...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 1-10-22
Big market reports on Wednesday and rain in the South American forecast will shape the markets this week. Dustin talks with GregMcBride of Allendale.
USDA funding will continue to support school meals
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA made an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve healthy meals for children .The move will add an estimated $750 million into school meal programs across the nation. The goal is to make...
