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USDA improving national security by protecting agriculture

USDA improving national security by protecting agriculture

A new USDA plan is aimed to help improve national security by protecting agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new USDA initiative that focuses on agriculture as a key component of protecting national security. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the plan covers a wide swath of issues. Kieffer said it’s logical that the Secretary of Agriculture has a seat on the Committee, also known as CFIUS. Kieffer added that...

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Grassley discusses SNAP state cost-share and reconciliation bill

Grassley discusses SNAP state cost-share and reconciliation bill

The Senate parliamentarian who ensures that legislative rules and procedure are being followed in the chamber has ruled against a key funding provision in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful tax and spending bill. Elizabeth MacDonough says the SNAP state cost share...

Hoover Building is the new home of IDALS

Hoover Building is the new home of IDALS

As of July 1, 2025, The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will call the Hoover State Office Building home. After more than four decades in the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building, the Department will depart the building at the end of June. The...

Pork finds wins and worries in MAHA report (Part 2)

Pork finds wins and worries in MAHA report (Part 2)

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Ashley Johnson of the National Pork Producers Council, we looked at the pork industry's positives and concerns about the recently released MAHA report. While the science behind meat’s role in a healthy diet was reaffirmed,...

U.S. headed toward record ag trade deficit

U.S. headed toward record ag trade deficit

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. USDA’s Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report provides projections for exports and imports, offering insight into current trade trends. From...

U.S. pork featured in new convenience snacks in Mexico

U.S. pork featured in new convenience snacks in Mexico

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) staff in Mexico have worked alongside processors and convenience store chains to develop new snack items featuring U.S. pork designed to be consumed at sporting events, music festivals, and even on flights. USMEF Mexico Trade...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (6-26-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (6-26-25)

Export sales are looking good ahead of the Quarterly Grain Stocks report that will be released next Monday. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were especially great in the latest data. Soybeans also looked good this week, which is a far cry...