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Appeals court rules against Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Appeals court rules against Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

An appeals court recently ruled against the president’s authority on tariffs. However, the playing field stays the same for now. The Federal Court of Appeals recently decided that President Donald Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the court decision reaffirmed an earlier decision made by a lower court. Despite the...

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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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