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Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers
The Trump Administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. "There may be circumstances under which we will be very seriously looking to and announcing a package soon," Rollins said financing the bailout with “tariff income that is now coming into America” was “absolutely a potential.” The report follows pressure from farm groups after China stopped purchases...
What is the state of the Ag economy? (Part 2)
Yesterday, we began to look at a discussion I had with Dr. Sam Funk of AgServe.com, concerning the overview of the Ag economy and its relationship with the American economy as a whole. We started off by comparing the current situation to that of the famous farm crisis...
Study from Iowa Select Farms shows benefits of manure application for soil and water quality
The usage of manure as fertilizer has been a hot topic for Iowa in recent years. Many people worry about the impacts that soil runoff could have on soil health and water quality. However, when used correctly, the usage of manure fertilizer can actually have a positive...
USDA announces funding for regional food centers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the availability of $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination through new Regional Food Business Centers. Vilsack said there are a lot of programs available through the...
Pivot Bio introduces on-seed nitrogen application
Pivot Bio is currently in the process of introducing a new way to apply consistent nitrogen and that is directly to the seed itself.Keith O'Bryan, director of product development and seed treatments, at Pivot Bio says that his team helped to devise a new method for...
Farmers intend to plant more corn next year
U.S. farmers plan to grow five percent more corn acres next year, according to a recent Farm Futures survey. The survey found farmers expect to plant 94.3 million acres of corn next spring, an increase of 4.5 million acres compared to 2022. The survey collected data...
What is the state of the Ag economy? (Part 1)
The state of the American economy, and even the global economy, is not where it was a year or two ago. There is no way of denying that. Whether or not you want to agree that we are in or facing a recession seems to be based more on political rhetoric and which cable...
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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...
