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Iowa delegation finds Ag opportunities in India
Governor Kim Reynolds recently led a trade delegation to India, marking Iowa’s second visit to the country in less than a year. Joining her were Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, business leaders, and representatives from agriculture, who met with officials and industry leaders across the country. The mission highlighted India’s vast population, growing middle class, and expanding demand for food, fuel, and technology, areas where Iowa hopes to strengthen its role as a partner. Naig says returning...
Greeneye technology delivers cost effective smart sprayer system to marketplace
When it comes to smart sprayer technology there are fully equipped, stand alone smart sprayers currently on the market. However, a new smart sprayer technology has debuted during the 2022 growing season that provides a more cost-effective option for farmers.Greeneye...
IFB talking with farmers for 2023 Farm Bill
Since most of the policies from the previous farm bill have done well for farmers, the main goal of the 2023 Farm Bill writing process is to keep most of the previous legislation intact. Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said farmers want to keep most of those...
October pork exports largest of 2022, beef exports top $10 billion
October exports of U.S. pork were the largest in more than a year and beef export volume also increased from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2022 and have...
It?s simple: Have a plan
Listen, nobody likes to talk about what happens in the event that we are no longer around. It isn?t pleasant to think about, especially when you are trying to enjoy your life and time with friends. Succession planning and preparing for the day you leave this world is...
Representatives send letter to USTR on Mexico?s upcoming corn ban
Twenty-four members of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai about Mexico. They want a resolution to a lingering trade dispute with Mexico over biotech corn imports. ?We?ve been working closely...
Rep. Feenstra provides end-of-year updates
With elections over and done with, Congress is now sitting in a lame duck session. Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra said they?re trying to get some legislation to move along before the end of the year.Recently, the EPA announced proposals for volumes and...
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Biden administration not backing down on WOTUS rule
The Biden Administration is not giving up on its Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, even after the Supreme Court in May struck down the rule?s cornerstone, the ?significant nexus? test for EPA power over wetlands.The Biden administration?s Environmental Protection...
Rains are welcomed, but more is needed
We have definitely had a more active weather pattern in the past few days. In fact, yesterday was the first day since Thursday that Des Moines did not see any rainfall. Mind you, I am not complaining. We need the rain. I am just pointing out that things have changed...
ERS finds increasing concentration in ag and food sectors
The USDA?s Economic Research Service looked into market concentration and its impact on competition. It?s a subject that?s attracted growing public scrutiny. The ERS study says market concentration, which is measured by the share of industry sales held by the largest...
State Attorneys General urging lawmakers to pass AM for Every Vehicle Act
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined with his counterparts in 16 other states to encourage Congress to pass legislation that would keep AM radios in new vehicles at no extra charge to consumers. Jackley said AM radio serves an important role in rural...
Big surprises in Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage reports
It seems like the USDA didn?t want us to coast into this weekend. If you?ve looked at the current grain prices, then you?ll know that there were some big surprises in today?s Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage reports. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the...
