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Election results raise questions about agricultural tax policy
The 2026 elections have shifted the balance of power in Washington, raising questions about what the results could mean for federal tax policy. However, Iowa farmers and ranchers may not see significant changes to the tax laws affecting their operations over the next two years. Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation at Washburn University School of Law, says the change in congressional leadership could spark more debate over taxes, but that doesn't necessarily lead to new...
Farm Dog offers free mental wellness support to farm families
Mental health can be a struggle as we enter the holiday season and the end of the year. Rural communities are historically at a disadvantage when it comes to receiving mental healthcare, but the team at Farm Dog is dedicated to increasing access and breaking down...
International interest in biofuels continues to rise
Biofuels are a major part of the discourse surrounding agriculture and United States farm policy and generate headlines year-round. While ethanol and other renewable fuels often feature heavily in domestic ag discussions, what is the rest of the world's relationship...
AFBF says farmers need additional protections in federal permitting
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is supporting an attempt to modernize the federal permitting process. The 417-page bill sitting before Congress contains the most comprehensive permitting package that has been considered in years. Autumn Lankford Higgins,...
USDA turns to AI to help validate crop report data
USDA is using an artificial intelligence tool to check data in today’s monthly crop production report, following errors that raised questions about government crop estimates. Undersecretary Scott Hutchins says the tool would have caught a problem in September’s corn...
Iowa’s Ernst among departing Senate agriculture members
As Congress works toward a new Farm Bill, the Senate Agriculture Committee will see significant changes. Several longtime members, including Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, will be leaving the committee as lawmakers prepare for a new congressional session. Senate Agriculture...
Bringing a corn-level of weed control to soybeans
New herbicide technologies are a light at the end of the tunnel for growers who battle tough to control weeds every day. They offer the hope of better weed control and a stronger residual to give farmers an improved weed control system. Metrona MTZ is a new soybean...
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What Iowa soybean growers should know about Red Crown Rot
Red Crown Rot continues to be found in new soybean growing regions which means that growers need to be aware of the threat and taking steps to deal with it. The first challenge is accurately identifying Red Crown Rot. The second step is making proactive management...
Iowa and Brazil see changing farmland price gap
Iowa soybean farmers have long competed with Brazilian producers for a share of the global marketplace. One advantage Brazilian farmers have historically enjoyed is lower farmland costs. However, new research from Purdue University shows that the gap in farmland...
Farm Dog offers free mental wellness support to farm families
Mental health can be a struggle as we enter the holiday season and the end of the year. Rural communities are historically at a disadvantage when it comes to receiving mental healthcare, but the team at Farm Dog is dedicated to increasing access and breaking down...
International interest in biofuels continues to rise
Biofuels are a major part of the discourse surrounding agriculture and United States farm policy and generate headlines year-round. While ethanol and other renewable fuels often feature heavily in domestic ag discussions, what is the rest of the world's relationship...
AFBF says farmers need additional protections in federal permitting
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is supporting an attempt to modernize the federal permitting process. The 417-page bill sitting before Congress contains the most comprehensive permitting package that has been considered in years. Autumn Lankford Higgins,...
