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Secretary Naig encouraged by President Trump’s trade announcement with the UK
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement today after President Donald Trump and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly announced the framework for a bilateral trade deal between the two countries: “A new trade deal with a key ally like the United Kingdom is great news and so I am very encouraged by President Trump’s announcement today. I am particularly pleased to hear the President tout expanded market access for ethanol, beef, and, as he put it,...
Grassley lauds rejection of gap-year waivers
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is celebrating this week?s win for the ethanol industry.As we previously reported, it was announced Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be rejecting 54 of the so-called ?gap-year waivers.? These waivers would have...
FBN announces free memberships to help farmers
The Farmers Business Network is certainly living up to its company focus: creating an Ag economy that puts Farmers First. Established in 2014, FBN came about when farmers wanted to develop an independent, unbiased, and objective farmer-driven information source. This...
DNR seeks feedback on Missouri River project
Several state and federal agencies continue gathering data for a flood risk management plan for the entire lower Missouri River.The Iowa DNR and partner agencies are requesting feedback from Iowa residents on information gathered from a series of public meetings held...
Derecho reminds us to be prepared for disasters and scams
September is National Preparedness Month. After the past few weeks, it is a good idea to really evaluate your disaster plan with your family and employees. Not only are you having to have a plan in place to protect your assets from Mother Nature, but you also have to...
US pork demand rises in Vietnam & Philippines
Demand for US pork is on the rise in Vietnam and the Philippines, according to the US Meat Export Federation.Vietnam and the Philippines are among several Southeast Asian nations dealing with the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on their domestic pork production....
Branstad stepping down as Ambassador to China
Terry Branstad, U.S. Ambassador to China, will step down to work on the Donald Trump re-election campaign. Sources familiar with the matter cite Branstad?s popularity in Iowa, having served there as governor for over two decades, as an asset to Trump. Branstad will...
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E15 could save money for nearly every U.S. motorist
A new report from Growth Energy showcases nearly universal compatibility with fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol, or E15, among vehicles on the road today. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said, ?This report confirms that better access to lower-cost E15 could save...
Weekend Ag Matters: December 18th, 2021
Deppe explains benefits of ICA membership
Now that the 2021 Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit has wrapped up, the Iowa Cattlemen?s Association?s Chief Executive Officer is touting the benefits that come with being an ICA member.Iowa Cattlemen?s Association CEO Matt Deppe says their group works to grow...
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef joins Trust In Beef program
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has joined the Trust In Beef program as a founding partner and technical advisor.Trust In Beef is a new effort to empower beef producers to accelerate the adoption of their sustainability journey and provide consumers with...
Golden Harvest reflects on 2021 harvest results
Golden Harvest officials says their corn and soybean products outperformed competitors in many Midwestern fields in 2021.The 2021 growing season brought extreme weather challenges for many across the Corn Belt. There was severe drought in the West and heavy rains in...
