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Food and ag groups call for USMCA renewal
The future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is drawing attention from agricultural groups across North America as the trade pact approaches its required six-year review this summer. Nearly 160 organizations representing the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican food and agriculture sectors recently sent a joint letter to trade officials in all three countries urging them to renew and strengthen the agreement. The Agricultural Coalition for USMCA, launched by the National Corn Growers Association,...
NPPC Working with our neighbors to protect our animal populations
Global trade is a complex thing. There are agreements in place, tariffs, trade barriers, and the list goes on and on. It’s not just saying, “Hey we would like to sell you some food.” And they respond, “Okay here’s our money.” There are so many rules, regulations, and...
Raising pork sustainably leads to long-term success
Sustainability in agriculture is a big focus for much of the industry in 2024. Sustainability in animal agriculture is a holistic approach to raising livestock in which farmers do more with less and in the process can increase profitability by using fewer resources....
HPAI detected in a Sioux County dairy
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a herd of dairy cattle in Sioux...
Iowa drought monitor doesn’t have much drought to track
We’re always hoping for drought-busting rains, but we don’t always get them. Fortunately, our prayers were finally answered this year. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said the U.S. drought monitor for Iowa doesn’t have much drought on it anymore. Now that...
AFBF encourages support of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
American vehicle manufacturers announced plans to remove AM radio from new electric vehicles. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in Congress would prevent that from happening. Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks...
NPPC identifies animal health tools needed in Farm Bill
Yesterday, we started a conversation with the National Pork Producer Council (NPPC) Director of Animal Health, Dr. Anna Forseth. We got an update on the situation with African Swine Fever and other hog health topics. We started to talk about getting support and tools...
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Low-crop-price relief still an active topic on Capitol Hill
Relief for low crop prices in a lame-duck session is still an active topic on Capitol Hill as prospects for a new farm bill this year dwindle with the close of the 118th Congress. American Farm Bureau’s Joe Gilson has been meeting with farm lawmakers and staffers,...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-31-24)
Once again, the weekly export sales have been great for both corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said we almost had record-setting sales in both grains. Flash sales also continued to come it at a great pace. McBride said there are a few factors...
Western Region FFA VP brings rural and urban experience
There are four new regional vice presidents on this year’s National FFA Leadership team. One is Abigale Jacobsen, the West Region Vice President from Elk Grove, California. Jacobsen said her background, with plenty of rural and urban experience, gives her a unique...
Secretary Naig announces the creation of the Iowa organic advisory council
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the formation of the Iowa Organic Advisory Council within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and appointed seven Iowans to serve on it. A similar Organic Advisory Council existed previously...
Secretary Naig talks about the wrap up of Harvest
As Mother Nature forces many of us into a slowdown this week, we do have a lot to be thankful for. All in all, the conditions for harvest were ideal. Yes, we would like to see more rain, but when you need to be able to just keep plugging away, Mother Nature has...
