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The future of the farm bill could be decided by November elections

The future of the farm bill could be decided by November elections

The future of the farm bill may be decided by what happens when voters head to the polls in November. Lawmakers have left Washington for a month of campaigning without passing a new five-year bill, leaving producers facing more uncertainty after the third extension of the current law expired. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) says the clock is running short on time. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that if Democrats win big in November, they might have a different plan for the...

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Farm Crawl opens doors to Iowa agriculture

Farm Crawl opens doors to Iowa agriculture

Fall in Iowa means harvest, football, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards. But it can also be an opportunity to get off the highway, travel some of Iowa’s back roads, and see just how many different products are being produced by farms and small businesses across the...

BW Fusion names new CEO

BW Fusion names new CEO

Dean Williams, an ag industry veteran with over forty years of experience, has been named the new CEO of BW Fusion. With experience leading a wide range of ag businesses, Williams said he is excited to bring the company into its next phase of growth in biological crop...

Examining record corn exports

Examining record corn exports

Will the 2026-27 commodity marketing year produce another record for U.S. corn exports? The 2025-2026 marketing year was a record year for U.S. corn exports and USDA Chief Economist Justin Benevidez was asked recently if the 26-27 marketing year can follow that trend....

U.S.-China summit leaves key agricultural trade issues unresolved

U.S.-China summit leaves key agricultural trade issues unresolved

U.S. farmers are awaiting more details on agricultural trade after President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded talks Thursday without announcing a broader trade agreement. Reuters reports the countries extended their existing trade truce by two...

Diesel prices remain high as harvest gets underway

Diesel prices remain high as harvest gets underway

Diesel prices continue climbing, leaving farmers wondering how long this will continue. Crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting even more pressure on the farm economy. Faith Parum, an economist for the American...

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Farm Crawl opens doors to Iowa agriculture

Farm Crawl opens doors to Iowa agriculture

Fall in Iowa means harvest, football, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards. But it can also be an opportunity to get off the highway, travel some of Iowa’s back roads, and see just how many different products are being produced by farms and small businesses across the...