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Iowa farmers need increased economic certainty
As concerns continue to rise regarding the possibility of year-round E15, farmers are still having to deal with heightened economic pressures. The increased demand from year-round E15 would go a long way in helping to alleviate much of that burden. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said farmers are obviously ready to meet increased demand for E15. Feenstra also sits on the Ways and Means Committee, where they are also looking closely at the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For more...
Taste What Pork Can Do™ campaign is built for the modern consumer
Taste What Pork Can Do is the new industry wide campaign from the National Pork Board that primarily uses digital media to connect with younger consumers. The campaign has been active for about a month, and the Iowa Ag Radio Network got an update on the campaign from...
Addressing the increasing age of farmers and ranchers
Data shows that the average age of American farmers and ranchers is getting higher. This is a major concern in farm country because it means that newer generations aren’t returning to the farm. American Farm Bureau (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall testified on this...
Researchers develop a new avian influenza test
Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian influenza. The novel test addresses the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective surveillance tool to combat the global threat posed by avian...
National Corn Growers urge permanent E15 access
Year-round availability of E15 fuel remains a top priority for both the ethanol industry and corn farmers. While we've spoken with ethanol groups in the past about how vital it is for domestic biofuel production, it's just as important to the grain markets that supply...
Trump’s tariffs are hitting small farms hard
It’s been a volatile first six months for President Trump’s second term in office, and few of his policies have been more unpredictable than his tariffs on other countries. On top of that, few industries see more of a direct impact from these tariffs than agriculture....
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-3-25)
While there is some rain happening in South America, much of it is still pretty dry. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said harvest on the safrinha crop is in the very early stages in...
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Some farmers in Iowa dealing with pollination problems
We have been reading reports across the country this growing season about issues with pollination in corn. Northwest Iowa Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Eric Bartels says those issues have also been found in northwest Iowa but are not widespread. He adds that reports of...
Proper grain storage is critical during summer months
Proper grain storage is critical during these hot summer months, especially with the heat dome that is sitting over most of Iowa. Effective management of a few key factors can give farmers the flexibility to hold onto their stored grain until market conditions are the...
Recent Iowa weather conducive to tar spot development
Tar spot has been a major issue in Iowa for several years now, with this year being no different. While pressure from tar spot right now is minimal, the recent weather may cause it to ramp up in the next few weeks. Last year was an example of how detrimental tar spot...
EPA proposed registering Dicamba again
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to re-register Dicamba herbicide for over-the-top application on cotton and soybeans. Successful Farming says there will be restrictions intended to limit possible ecological harm. Dicamba has been blamed for...
GROWMARK applauds 199A extension
Farmers and cooperatives across the country are seeing some long-awaited tax clarity thanks to a key provision in the recently passed federal tax legislation. Chuck Spencer, Executive Director of Corporate and Government Relations at GROWMARK, says Section 199A for...
