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U.S. to use tariff funds to offset high fertilizer prices
The Trump administration is preparing to direct tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and renegotiated trade deals toward strengthening domestic fertilizer production, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Speaking before lawmakers during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Rollins emphasized the urgency of rebuilding U.S. capacity. “‘We’ve got to invest in more infrastructure,’” she said. “‘We’ve got to reshore fertilizer back to America.’” Rollins described a recent...
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Dicamba ruling leaves Iowa’s soybean farmers without key weed control tool
A ruling handed down by federal Judge David Bury in the U.S. District Court of Arizona in Tucson last week has revoked the approval that allows for the use of dicamba herbicide products on soybeans and cotton. The ruling applies to Iowa’s soybean growers, many of whom...
Celebrating 15 years of Iowa’s best burger contest
The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) are excited to announce the commencement of the 15th annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest. This highly anticipated event has become a hallmark of culinary excellence, showcasing the diverse...
Dairy checkoff partnership brings hot chocolate to schools
A dairy checkoff partnership is putting hot chocolate milk into the hands of students during a pilot with a leading school foodservice company. National Dairy Council and Chartwells K12, which serves more than two million meals daily at 700 U.S. school districts, have...
Chief Ag Negotiator says Ag Trade “has gone well” the past years
The ups and downs of trade these past few years have been at the forefront of the market prices, and the Ag economy. We have enjoyed higher prices for our goods, but that also means that our goods are expensive on the global market, and we are having to fight for our...
Overcoming trade barriers to expand U.S. beef trade
U.S. Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip told the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the group’s CattleCon 24 that doing away with non-tariff trade barriers means that face-to-face talks need to happen with some of the U.S.' biggest trading partners. McKalip...
