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Congress must act to protect family farms
Farmers and ranchers could face higher estate taxes if Congress fails to act before the end of the year. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end in 2025, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers. Samantha Ayoub, an associate economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said that, without Congressional action, the estate tax exemption will drop to pre-2017 levels. Ayoub said farm and ranch families are already going through a difficult time,...
UFCW & members asking for more hazard pay during continued risk
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has given us a broad definition of just what ?essential? means in our society. In a time like this, we knew that medical and emergency services were essential. Another essential cog in our lives is the acquisition of food. Because of this,...
Senate seeks $20 billion for USDA use for assistance
Senate negotiations continue on the next coronavirus relief package. While those close to the talks suggest there will not be a bill ready until sometime next month, there is promise for additional relief to agriculture. Senator Joni Ernst, who sits on the Senate...
Maximizing trade opportunities during global pandemic
?Certainly we have challenges in front of us with the coronavirus pandemic,? says Grant Kimberley, director of market development at the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA). The organization's staff, however, pledge to do ?what it takes? to recapture lost market share. In...
Pass the Pork enters second phase
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to do things differently and even do things we never would have dreamed of. It also showed us some of the best in humanity, as we saw people coming together to help each other.On April 27th, the ?Pass the Pork? program was launched to...
Iowa Soybean Association recipient of 2020 U.S. Water Prize
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) has been named a winner of the U.S. Water Alliance 2020 U.S. Water Prize. ISA was awarded Outstanding Nonprofit during the virtual ceremony Tuesday.?We are keenly aware of farmers? important role in water management,? said Roger...
Water infrastructure, flood protection bill advances through committee
A bipartisan bill that would invest in Iowa?s water infrastructure and improve flood protection has advanced through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer recently added several key northeast Iowa priorities to the...
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AARP offers tips to avoid holiday scams
AARP is reminding rural residents to be safe when shopping online this holiday season and to be on the lookout for charity scams.AARP?s Sean Voskuhl says the holiday shopping season got off to an earlier than normal start in 2021 due to worldwide supply chain delays....
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 11-15-21
Corn is playing with both sides of the breakeven point. Soybeans are slowly moving further upward. Dustin talks about the markets with Greg McBride of Allendale.
Is protectionism impacting global trade?
At the end of this month, the United States ? Mexico ? Canada Agreement (USMCA) turns three. It hasn?t been in place that long, but it was agreed to in 2018. One prominent voice in the Canadian Ag sector says it is by no means perfect, but it is better than other...
Governor Reynolds extends Harvest Proclamation
Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an extension to the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through November 30, 2021.The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans,...
Iowa soybean farmers stay optimistic on soy oil amid supply chain concerns
Despite ongoing supply chain disruptions across industries, Iowa soybean farmers remain optimistic on the availability of soy oil for buyers and customers.A recent hearing by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on The Immediate Challenges to Our Nation?s Food Supply...
