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Congress will have increased oversight over the president’s latest tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled 6–3 that IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. This invalidates all tariffs based solely on IEEPA. Following the ruling the administration pivoted to Section 122 tariffs via the Trade Act of 1974. Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the president to impose temporary import surcharges up to 15%. President Trump has since enacted a 15% global tariff. United States Senator Chuck...
Corteva hosts 2022 North Central Weed Science Society Weed Contest
At the end of July, over 100 undergrad and graduate students representing universities from across the Midwest gathered as teams to compete in the 2022 North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) Weed Science Contest. Held at Corteva?s headquarters in Johnston, Iowa,...
Chief Ag Negotiator finally receives hearing
The U.S. Trade Representative?s office has not had a Chief Ag Negotiator throughout President Biden?s Administration. This is an essential position for our ag trade policies.The Senate Finance Committee finally got around to giving nominee Doug McKalip a hearing....
NCBA?s farm bill priorities
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association released its priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. Those priorities were based on producer input at the association?s Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada. ?Our annual meetings are the cornerstone of NCBA?s grassroots policy...
Senator Ernst talks about Next Generation Fuels Act
As we look to the future of environmental fuel options, biofuels still are very much a part of that conversation. The Biden Administration is still pushing for electric vehicles, but they are still a little way off. Biofuels are an option that we have right now. While...
The key to efficiency and productivity in your crops
Plant health is continuously changing. But while the definition for plant health is never the same, the core of it stays the same?it?s about having that more cost-effective and rewarding harvest.Technical Product Lead for Row Crop Fungicides at Syngenta Crop...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-28-22)
This week?s report was neutral- in no part due to the old crop bean sales, where we once again saw net cancellations. However, new crop bean sales made an effort to pick up the slack with some excellent sales this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided...
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The clock is ticking on an E15 waiver
It is that time of year, once again. Soon, thanks to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, E15 will run into its deadline, and may not be sold during the summertime. Of course, I remind everyone that this is thanks to the D.C. Court because we had year-round E15 approved...
ISU hoping to help FFA students make meaningful connections
Today marked the first day of the 95th Iowa FFA Convention. Taking place on the campus of Iowa State University, over 6,000 ag students have gathered to network, learn more about agriculture, and decide the future of the organization. Of course, Iowa State University...
New benchmark study reveals farmers perceptions of biologicals
The agricultural sector is always innovating with new practices and technology. Biologicals have become a popular segment of the ag industry and most U.S. row-crop farmers say they are aware of agriculture ?biologicals.?Those farmers who use biologicals rate them...
NPPC releases second quarter economic update
The National Pork Producers Council recently released its second-quarter economic update. Holly Cook, staff economist with the NPPC, said these quarterly reports provide an up-to-the-minute picture of the industry?s health.?The quarterly update provides a snapshot of...
Farmers, conservationists ask court to strike down Dicamba
Public-interest groups representing farmers and conservationists filed arguments in court seeking to have the Environmental Protection Agency?s approval of dicamba struck down. The arguments are a continuation of an earlier lawsuit that resulted in a 2020 court ruling...
