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USMCA trade agreement vital to Iowa’s ag trade
The USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement) is a free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The agreement lasts for 16 years, with reviews every six years. With the July 1st renewal deadline drawing near Farmers for Free Trade held a roundtable at World Pork Expo last week to highlight the USMCA agreement and the benefits it offers for Iowa’s ag trade. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig was a speaker at the panel and opened by explaining the importance of...
Groups respond to SAF tax credit guidelines
Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the credits. Groups like the National Corn Growers Association applauded the legislation that...
Secretary Naig recaps Iowa trade trip to India
With India taking over the top spot in population and its growing economy, it behooves the state of Iowa to conduct trade trips there to help promote the products we produce here in the state. Recently Governor Reynolds conducted such a trip, and Iowa Ag Secretary...
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-26-24)
The weekly export sales were highlighted by some very strong bean exports, which were some of the highest we’ve ever seen for this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an analysis of the report. McBride said there were some smaller flash sales this week...
Commodity naming rights agreement keeps trade going in Chile
The U.S. recently signed an agreement with Chile to continue uninterrupted trade after a dispute arose over naming rights for products like cheese. Doug McKalip, chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, said this agreement is good news for U.S....
Early fall weather has been cooperative for harvest
So far during the dry-down and early harvest season, the weather has been cooperative for farmers. That is USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. He says that the weather has been mild across large stretches of the country where row crops are grown. Corn and soybeans are...
Choose Iowa surpasses 100 member milestone
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Choose Iowa, the state’s official brand and marketing initiative for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag products, has surpassed 100 members statewide and is continuing to build momentum....
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Hy-Vee donates $1.5 million to Food Bank of Iowa
Yesterday, Hy-Vee donated over $1.5 million to the Food Bank of Iowa as part of the 100 Million Meals Challenge. This donation was made possible through the customers who round up at Hy-Vee cash registers as well as Hy-Vee’s partnerships with food manufacturers. Over...
AFBF delegates set 2025 policy priorities
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s convention considered many important topics before setting the highest priority ones for this year. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said delegates discussed a variety of issues. Duvall...
Egg prices remain on the rise for consumers
Sticker shock at the grocery store has been nothing new for consumers in the 2020s. However, one product that has previously been pocketbook friendly has seen continued price increases as reflected in month-over-month, and year-over-year, comparisons. USDA economist...
Vilsack to lead World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as the new CEO of the organization beginning on March 1, 2025. As the CEO, the Foundation says Vilsack will leverage his extensive leadership and diplomatic experience to enhance the...
Milder winter may shift H5N1 seasonal pattern
The extended fall and unusually mild start of winter delayed the southern migration of many bird species, prolonging last year’s H5N1 (avian influenza) season. With birds lingering longer than usual, the virus had an extended window to spread. As January ends on a...
