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Landscape of potential tariffs continues to shift

Landscape of potential tariffs continues to shift

Several major developments have taken place when it comes to trade. This includes delays in the implementation of country-specific tariffs, as well as new threats of tariffs against the European Union, Mexico and Brazil. Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau, said the new deadline to circle on the calendar is August 1. Salmonsen said farmers could face the brunt of impacts if tariffs are implemented. Salmonsen said it’s still too early to know how...

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Iowa beef producers and consumers will benefit from reconciliation bill

Iowa beef producers and consumers will benefit from reconciliation bill

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is encouraged by the Senate’s passing of the “One Big Beautfiul Bill” and is now urging the House to quickly pass the revised version so President Trump can sign it into law. Notably, this version does not include the...

Iowa reacts to Senate passage of reconciliation bill

Iowa reacts to Senate passage of reconciliation bill

Ernst Celebrates Big Beautiful Win for Iowans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement celebrating the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: “President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on what Iowans voted for in...

Iowa’s experience informs national H5N1 effort

Iowa’s experience informs national H5N1 effort

Concerns about H5N1’s potential impact on America’s hog herds have been building for some time, especially since the virus crossed the species barrier in 2024, infecting dairy cattle and a handful of humans. While it hasn’t proven as deadly to mammals as it has to...

Concerns for Iowa farmers remain as Canada negotiations resume

Concerns for Iowa farmers remain as Canada negotiations resume

Canada’s Department of Finance announced over the weekend that it would rescind a digital services tax at the center of a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, allowing negotiations between the countries to continue. However, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)...

Quiet Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage report surprises analysts

Quiet Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage report surprises analysts

There was a little bit of buzz heading into the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage reports today, with many analysts predicting a slight increase to corn acres in particular. However, the reports did not deliver on that, and the market prices were mostly unbothered....

Managing nitrogen loss following recent Iowa rainfall

Managing nitrogen loss following recent Iowa rainfall

Recent rainfall in the state of Iowa has led to nitrogen loss concerns for many growers. After periods of intense or excessive rain, naturally farmers begin to have concerns about nitrogen loss in their fields. Mark Christianson is a product manager with Helena and he...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (7-3-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (7-3-25)

The latest U.S. Export Sales Report had good numbers for both corn and soybeans as we head into an extended holiday weekend. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers might look lower, but they’re still performing better than the average. McBride...

Iowa’s experience informs national H5N1 effort

Hogs also at risk in screwworm battle

The USDA has announced plans to reopen the southern border to cattle and bison imports in a phased approach, signaling progress in the effort to control the New World Screwworm threat. This move comes as positive news for the livestock industry, particularly cattle...