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An update on natural resource priorities in D.C.
Policy decisions that impact our natural resources have a big impact on anyone who makes their living off of the land, and that’s especially true for cattle producers. We’re currently in a very important time for natural resources policy, as we are still waiting for presidential confirmations on leaders for key land management agencies. In the latest edition of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Beltway Beef Podcast, Garrett Edmonds, director of NCBA government affairs as well as...
Gov. Reynolds signs biofuels tax differential bill
The biofuels industry in the state has been taking some large hits, but the Iowa Legislature came together to unanimously pass S.F. 2403 in both chambers and extend the biofuels tax differentials until 2026. This win shows the industry that the State government...
U.S. red meat production rebounds
Production of U.S. red meat has rebounded significantly in recent weeks. Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO, says U.S. beef and pork production encountered significant challenges in April and May as processing facilities implemented worker...
ISU Swine Day to examine stress management, wild pigs in Canada
An upcoming virtual Iowa Swine Day will explore the topics of wild pigs in Canada, and stress management and treatment to help boost productivity.Part two of the 2020 Iowa Swine Day webinar series will be held this Thursday from noon-to-2:30 p.m. Dr. Jason Ross with...
Mexican President to meet this week with President Trump
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is in Washington this week to celebrate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade going into full effect. Obrador will meet with President Trump and may also meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. As the...
IDALS offers further assistance for food insecure Iowans
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) officials strive to connect food insecure Iowans with Iowa agriculture during the coronavirus pandemic. They enhanced such efforts today by offering financial assistance to food banks needing to build out...
Iowa farmer elected to join NCGA leadership
A St. Ansgar farmer will be joining the National Corn Growers Association?s leadership team. The NCGA?s Corn Board recently elected Chris Edgington to become the organization?s first vice president for the next fiscal year, which begins October 1st. Edgington talked...
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Latest ?Build Back Better Act? draft includes $1B for biofuel infrastructure
The latest draft of the Build Back Better Act includes $1 billion for biofuel infrastructure.Iowa Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne tells IARN that the newly-released text of the bill includes key investments that support expanded availability and use of...
Closing Market Podcast 10-29-2021
Corteva tabs Chuck Magro as Chief Executive Officer
Corteva has a new CEO.The company?s board announced Thursday that Chuck Magro will succeed Jim Collins as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1st. He will also join Corteva?s Board of Directors. Collins plans to work with Magro throughout the transition...
O?Brien takes over as CEO of Dairy Management, Inc.
Dairy Management, Inc. ? the dairy checkoff program that drives trust and sales of dairy products on behalf of America?s 31,000 dairy farm families and importers ? has transitioned to new leadership.Back in September, former DMI CEO Tom Gallagher announced the...
Weekend Ag Matters: October 30th, 2021
On this week's episode:Dustin runs down headlines and talks about the Used Equipment marketBrent talks with Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin GlisanRuss talks about his best friend.
