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Rollins points to demand drivers for corn
As farmers prepare to get the 2026 crop in the ground, attention is turning to both demand and costs, and how the balance between the two could shape the year ahead. In an interview with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said efforts are underway to address rising input costs while also working to strengthen demand for U.S. commodities. Rollins pointed to fertilizer, fuel, and labor as key cost factors that continue to impact farm profitability. She...
Grassley says farm bill is logical place to fight Prop 12
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the farm bill is the logical place to try to kill Prop 12, not standalone legislation others would prefer that would take 60 Senate votes to pass.Sows are kept in farrowing crates that confine a sow and protect piglets...
Ag groups support USTR in Mexican trade dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative requested a panel formation under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement over Mexico’s decision to ban imports of biotech corn used in human consumption. “Mexico’s decree runs counter to scientific findings and is in direct violation of USMCA,...
Abby Feldpausch receives IARN scholarship through IFAA
Helping the next generation. The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network is proud to sponsor a scholarship through the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA). Congratulations to Abby Feldpausch of Grundy County, as she is the latest winner of the Iowa...
How are Canadian wildfires affecting U.S. crops?
Canadian Wildfires have been affecting the air quality in the United States. While that isn’t nearly as damaging as the fires themselves on the lives of Canadians, it is nevertheless an impact on our quality of life as well. We have had air quality warnings and it has...
Iowa Corn celebrates corn industry at Iowa State Fair
We’re always celebrating the corn industry in Iowa, but today was an extra special celebration of corn and ethanol at the Iowa State Fair. The Iowa Corn Growers Association celebrated Corn Day by bringing in a display truck, handing out merch, and showing off a...
Does Mean Gene live up to his name?
The Big Bull at the 2023 Iowa State Fair is Mean Gene, a four-year-old Charolais from New Virginia Iowa. Mean Gene weighed in at 3,060 pounds in the big bull contest to claim the title as the heaviest bull at this year’s fair. Despite his size and menacing name, owner...
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Zalo herbicide available for farmers this spring
With how long the development process can take, it’s not every day that you see new herbicide products on the marketplace. However, this is one of those years at AMVAC, as they have announced the brand new Zalo herbicide. Mark Foster of AMVAC said that Zalo has been...
Nominations open for Iowa’s Pulled Pork Madness bracket
March Madness is almost here for college basketball fans, and that means it’s time for Pulled Pork Madness for Iowans who love delicious pulled pork sandwiches. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is accepting nominations for the restaurant that serves up Iowa’s best...
NCBA confident in ability to handle anti-animal ag groups
The livestock industry constantly faces attacks form anti-animal agriculture groups. However, Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO said he is confident in NCBA’s strength of handling these organizations. Using the “one bite at a time” strategy,...
Iowa Corn Growers bringing policy wish list to Commodity Classic
Yesterday, we talked with Pat Swanson of the Iowa Soybean Association about the wish list they were bringing to the policy meetings on Saturday at Commodity Classic. Today, we are looking at what is important to the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA). Jolene Riessen...
U.S. Export Sales Report (2-29-24)
Export sales continued the recent trends this week, with corn trading decently as soybeans continue to limp through the year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. McBride said the export sales could use a lot of support from...
