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Tractor manufacturers slow production as demand declines
As farmers struggle with low crop prices, relatively high interest rates and increased input costs, fewer are making big-ticket purchases like tractors, combines and farm implements, resulting in a backlog of inventory across the globe. Machinery manufacturer AGCO has about four months of orders with its dealers in North America and is looking to bring that number down to three, Eric Hansotia, AGCO's president and CEO, said in an investor call last week. In general, manufacturers want to...
Farm tire needs are changing and Firestone Ag has adapted
As the ag industry grows and changes, it is safe to assume that our equipment needs will change, too. As farms grow larger and more spread out, implements spend a lot of time on the road as well as in the field. This means that you need to drive those implements on...
Emerald ash borer has made its way into all 99 Iowa counties
It’s been 14 years since emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species of insect that kills ash trees, was first detected in Iowa. Now, with the latest confirmation of EAB in Emmet County, EAB has been detected in all 99 counties. The Emmet County samples were...
Farm, biofuel groups press administration for answers on 45Z tax credits
An American Farm Bureau official says the November election and the difficulty of rulemaking could push the ‘45Z’ tax credit rule for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel past a November 1st deadline. The calendar tells the story. AFB Director of Government Affairs...
Pork producers celebrate UN decision on antimicrobials
In a victory for America’s pork producers and swine veterinarians, the National Pork Producers Council celebrated a United Nations decision on antimicrobials. NPPC was on hand for the discussion and providing guidance when the U.N. rejected proposed on-farm target...
Dairy Sweet becomes Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest winner
Dairy Sweet, located in Dunlap, Iowa and owned by Lori and Greg Thomsen, claimed the title of Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin in 2024. This marks a triumphant return to a legacy that began in 2005 when the restaurant first won under the ownership of Lori’s...
Clean energy options are plentiful in rural America
The USDA has announced more funding to construct more clean energy options for rural America. The agency says that it is offering $145 million in funding for 700 loan and grant awards through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, “to help agricultural...
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NCBA is making lower taxes a top priority
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is expiring at the end of next year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is making a major push on tax policy. In the latest episode of the Beltway Beef Podcast, NCBA President Mark Eisele said the fight for lower taxes is very...
Keep pigs and people safe during show season
Biosecurity is an important key to success in the pork industry, especially during show season when pigs from different states mingle. John Heins, manager of producer relations for the National Pork Board, said show pig producers need to have several important factors...
Grassley dismisses farm bill as rider on disaster aid measure
As Congress works on disaster aid for the hurricane-ravaged Southeast, some are proposing attaching a farm bill to the relief package. Longtime Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says he won’t go for it. For months Iowa’s Chuck Grassley has stated that he expects another...
Farmers invited on tour exploring the impact of EU policies on agriculture
Iowa Farm Bureau members are invited to apply for an International Market Study Tour from June 7-15, 2025, visiting Brussels and the Netherlands. The tour will explore agricultural practices and climate-policy impacts in Europe, with opportunities to engage directly...
Renewable Fuels Association elects new officers for a new chapter
We are at a pivotal stage for the biofuels industry in this country. We are on the cusp of being a part of the future in environmentally responsible aviation fuel options but seem to be no closer than we were a year ago. The industry has been vocal about its ability...