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U.S. to use tariff funds to offset high fertilizer prices
The Trump administration is preparing to direct tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and renegotiated trade deals toward strengthening domestic fertilizer production, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Speaking before lawmakers during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Rollins emphasized the urgency of rebuilding U.S. capacity. “‘We’ve got to invest in more infrastructure,’” she said. “‘We’ve got to reshore fertilizer back to America.’” Rollins described a recent...
Grill pork this Labor Day holiday
The first tailgating weekend and the final summer holiday are right around the corner, so what locally grown meats will you be putting on the grill? Iowa is the number one pork producing state, so if that’s your protein of choice this weekend, National Pork Board’s...
Vilsack defends administration’s ethanol policy and climate-smart programs
Today, at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack defended the Biden Administration's approach to supporting family farmers and the biofuels industry. Vilsack touted the department's Climate Smart Agriculture partnerships during his...
More affordable input costs providing options for growers
Even though harvest is just around the corner in the state of Iowa, it’s never too early to start thinking about the spring. Mike Howell, senior agronomist, with Nutrien says that once the grain is in the bins it is time to start the fact-finding process and...
Farm futures releases 2024 planting estimates
Farmers are gearing up for the 2023 harvest season with an eye already on next year’s crop. A Farm Futures August survey finds growers are expecting to plant 93.1 million acres of corn in 2024, down one percent from this year’s total acreage. Shrinking revenue...
Ag group asks Congress to evaluate trade policy in Farm Bill
Today we are one month from the deadline of the Farm Bill. We need to have the 2023 Farm Bill in place or extend the current bill until a new Farm Bill is voted on. All recent signs point to the fact that the new legislation is on the front burner, but there is only a...
Precision ag upgrades provide latest technology to growers
Precision ag upgrades from John Deere allow a farmer to upgrade their existing farm equipment without needing to buy a completely new ag implement or piece of equipment. That’s Yancy Wright with John Deere who says that retrofit technology can be outfitted seamlessly...
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Giving growers the most options to select the right seed
When selecting seed for the upcoming growing season a grower should be striving to select the right seed for their operation and the right seed for each field. More options allow for more opportunities to make the correct choice. Syngenta Seeds offers three brands and...
U.S. red meat exports had a strong start to 2024
January red meat export data from the USDA and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is showing a strong start to 2024. U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in January, and while beef exports were slightly below last year’s volume, export value trended...
House Ag Committee offers farm labor solution
The House Agriculture Committee laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program. It includes more...
Toyota receives “Friend of Corn” award
We have long been talking about the battle being fought for the future of biofuels in this country. Between the big oil companies on one side trying to lobby or litigate biofuels out of the marketplace and the current administration saying the EVs are the only option...
Final SEC climate disclosure rule a win for farmers and ranchers
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released its final emissions reporting rule without Scope 3 requirements. The SEC’s final climate disclosure rule doesn’t contain Scope 3, which would have seriously burdened U.S. farmers and ranchers. Travis Cushman,...
