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Secretary Naig urges CARB to quickly implement E15 to benefit California drivers
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) urging swift action to make E15 available to California drivers. CARB is currently evaluating its implementation plan for allowing the sale of E15, a cleaner-burning, lower-cost fuel that has been used safely and successfully in many states for more than a decade. “Our experience in Iowa shows that when drivers are given the choice, they choose E15, and they choose it again and again....
Synchronizing cows brings stronger herd performance and profit
Cattle producers looking to boost profitability may find new value in narrowing their calving window. Recent data from Merck Animal Health shows that synchronizing cow herds can lead to more uniform calf crops and higher returns when it is time to sell. The research...
Corn farmers are seeing the effects of Southern Rust as they harvest
Harvest is continuing to roll along across the state, and while corn yields may initially appear disappointing, the numbers that are coming in are still good. This is made especially true when you consider the presence of diseases this year as well. Southern Iowa LG...
Farm aid package details scarce as the shutdown delays action
The details of the farm aid package for farmers are scarce as the government shutdown has delayed the announcement of aid to farmers and how the payments will be funded. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked about the trade aid package on Wednesday....
Iowa Beef grant brings real-world nutrition to the classroom
The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) Beef Grant Program is fueling the next generation with knowledge and beef! Over 85 schools participated this past year, reaching 13,000 students through hands-on cooking labs and nutrition education. The program provides up to...
98th National FFA Convention heading to Indianapolis this month
One of agriculture’s biggest annual events gets underway at the end of the month in Indianapolis. The 98th FFA National Convention and Expo will take place Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, bringing more than 70,000 ag students in blue corduroy jackets to the Hoosier State....
Financial stress, flexible solutions: Nutrien helps farmers adapt
On Monday, we looked at the pressures weighing on farmers as high interest rates, shifting lending practices, and tighter margins challenged the financial side of agriculture. Those concerns left one clear takeaway: producers will need reliable tools to navigate an...
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Feenstra talks farm economy investments from Trump tax cuts
There’s been discussion recently about potential farm economy investments that could result from some tax cuts made by President Trump. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said he’s advocating for benefits like new export markets, among other changes. Feenstra said new...
China proposes a tariff-drop swap with Canada
The Chinese Ambassador recently told a Canadian national television audience that his country is willing to remove its tariffs on Canada’s pork products, seafood, and, by far the largest of the categories, canola oil, seed, and meal if Canada drops its 100 percent...
Markets stay cautious in fog of uncertainty
After some fireworks late last week, things have quieted down in the grain trade. The latest spark came as China and the United States each slapped new fees on maritime shipping from the other country. It’s another step in the ongoing trade war, but for now, markets...
Farm crisis not forgotten during shutdown
The farm crisis remains top of mind during the government shutdown and some lawmakers are sounding the alarm. That’s Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith who says this is not a regional or political issue but one that affects all Americans. She adds that the situation...
China holding off on Brazil soybean purchases
High premiums on Brazilian cargoes are discouraging soybean buyers in China, which means the country has yet to secure much of its needed soybean supply for December and January. Reuters says the development could prompt the Chinese government to tap state reserves to...
