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Feenstra discusses plans to make Iowa “the most ag and business-friendly state”
It’s no secret that we are navigating an exceptionally difficult farm economy. Many farmers, particularly at the smaller level, are facing tough decisions on whether or not they can even operate for another year. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is running for Governor, and he said the Iowa ag industry would be his top priority if he were elected to the office. Feenstra said he believes there are several opportunities through the Trump administration that can make the ag community successful....
NCGA CEO comments on next Farm Bill process
Farm groups are gearing up to provide their priorities as lawmakers are holding listening sessions regarding the next Farm Bill.National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of changes to the makeup of Congress. He mentions that the farm bill...
Friday WASDE report to detail late planted acres
On Friday USDA will release the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates report.Friday?s WASDE report is set to include re-survey results of acreage for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota because of the late planting season in 2022.Naomi Blohm,...
First-half beef exports on a billion-dollar pace
America?s beef exports remained on a red-hot pace during June, topping $1 billion for the fifth time this year. Data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation also shows that pork exports stayed below last year?s totals during June while lamb exports continued...
Iowa Soybean Association continues to work hard for producers
As we enter the first week of the State Fair, we are reminded of the importance of advocacy and sharing the story of agriculture with consumers at these types of events. It is also critical to catch up with producers to hear their concerns at events like the Farm...
Potential growth for U.S. beef in Africa is worth investing in
Africa may not be the largest customer for U.S. red meat, but it holds tremendous potential for export growth. Of the $5 billion of U.S. beef exported around the world through May of this year, only $8 million has been sent to Africa. There is also growing interest in...
Senate may be warming up to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The push is continuing to convince enough Senators that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act needs to be passed. The passage of this bill will provide certainty for both the farm owners and workers when it comes to battling inflation.U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse...
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Don?t cut corners on machine maintenance this spring
As this planting season has given us a jumpstart and then a slowdown, the last thing we want to do is to increase that slowdown with shoddy maintenance on our equipment. Sometimes we can look at our equipment and realize that while we probably should have addressed...
DMACC adds water quality wetland to Dallas County farm
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) has always believed in providing hands-on experiences for students, and now there is an additional conservation opportunity on the Dallas County farm with a new water quality watershed. The watershed also serves to help...
EF4 tornado leads to farm recovery effort near Wellman
On March 31st, an EF4 tornado destroyed 2 of 3 of the Whetstine family farmsteads near Wellman Iowa. Clint Whetstine?s farm was among those decimated by the powerful storm. He lost several buildings along with some livestock and sustained damage to multiple pieces of...
Consumers save 25 cents a gallon with E15
A new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association shows American drivers saved an average of more than 25 cents per gallon since the beginning of 2022 with E15. RFA analyzed more than 3,000 actual pump prices for E15 and E10 submitted by drivers to E15prices.com....
USMEF working to overcome supply chain challenges in Africa
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) views Africa as a promising destination for U.S. red meat exports, but it?s also a region that presents many supply chain challenges. USMEF is working to overcome these obstacles through support from the USDA Market Access...
