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Filing season shows impact of farm tax changes
Farm families are getting a clearer picture of how last summer’s federal tax changes could affect long-term business planning after working through another filing season. In an interview with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said several provisions in the law continue to influence decisions tied to succession planning, capital purchases, and rural investment. Rollins said the package included permanent estate tax relief for many families, permanent...
Ernst, Stabenow, introduce FARMLAND act
Senators Joni Ernst and Debbie Stabenow this week introduced The Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture and National Defense, or FARMLAND Act. The legislation would overhaul the current system that has allowed China?s malign influence to...
Protecting swine from FMD outbreaks
From helping control the spread of rabies to preparing for and responding to foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Public Health (VPH) plays an important role in the U.S. and across the globe. Dr. Doug Ensley, director of VPH,...
Renewable Fuels Association disappointed with EPA?s final RVO rule
The Environmental Protection Agency released the finalized 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes Wednesday to the disappointment of numerous renewable fuel industry groups. The final rule indicates a reduction in ethanol gallons from the volumes that were...
Iowa officials react to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Biden Administration released the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2023, 2024, and 2025 via a final rule:?The EPA?s final RFS volumes fail to meaningfully expand access...
USDA investing further in future U.S. ag leaders
USDA announced a $262.5 million investment in higher education institutions to help build the next generation of agriculture professionals across the nation. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said this investment is all about building the future of U.S. agriculture.?If you...
ISA & IBB not happy with RVOs for Biodiesel
After an extra week of waiting, the Environmental Protection Agency finally released its Renewable Volume Obligations for biodiesel & ethanol. Groups like the Iowa Soybean Association and the Iowa Biodiesel Board stated their frustration with the news.?In the final...
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Promotions showcase U.S. pork loin to consumers in Mexico
With one month of data still to be reported, U.S. pork exports to Mexico have already set an annual record for 2023. January-November exports to Mexico totaled more than 995,000 metric tons, up 13% year-over-year, while value was 15% higher at $2.12 billion. While...
Top ag legal issues to monitor in 2024
2023 was a year of significant developments and changes on the legal front of agriculture. Harrison Pittman, director of the Ag Law Center, says 2024 could be more of the same with issues such as the endangered species act taking center stage. The Waters of the U.S....
Farmland market is “resilient”
The Farmers National Company says the farmland market seems to be moving into the new year maintaining the value increases it’s built during the last three years. That stability is in place despite increasing pressure from declining commodity markets, rising interest...
Governor Reynolds sees a bright future in biofuels for Iowa
Last Thursday, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association held its annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit in Altoona. There was a great turnout to hear the latest in the policy, technology, and progress of biofuels. One of the highlight addresses was from Iowa Governor Kim...
Lack of cuts in January WASDE disappoints grain markets
With the cuts the USDA made in last month’s WASDE, analysts were expecting a few more in the January report. However, the grain markets were very disappointed when the report came out and showed very few changes. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride broke down the...
