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What is the next step for year-round E15 legislation?
Last week the EPA issued a waiver to allow for summertime E15 sales across the country in 2026. However, permanent legislation for E15 sales year-round is still a priority for many Midwest politicians hoping to provide certainty for farmers and retailers. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently suggested that E15 legislation should be attached to the bill to fund military spending for the war in Iran and he offered his reasons why. Grassley says that in addition to creating...
Feenstra talks Farm Bill and WOTUS
As farmers are busy preparing for spring planting, our state legislators are busy working on ag policies. Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra talked about what he?s been working on in his office, from this year?s farm bill to WOTUS.When talking with producers...
SNAP disputes raised again as Americans want food security
The Farm Bill: we know it, we love it, and it is being renegotiated again this year. Every five years the largest piece of agriculture and food security legislation needs to be revised. That means every five years we see the usually bipartisan ag committees come...
Hinson talks current legislative efforts
While the Farm Bill is still one of the top priorities for Congress right now, there are still plenty of other legislative efforts going on at the same time. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said Congress has voted to condemn the EPA?s WOTUS rule, and they?re going to...
New survey shows strong public support for Farm Bill passage
A new study by Morning Consult for the American Farm Bureau Federation finds strong public support for Farm Bill reauthorization. Kari Barbic, AFBF Communications Director, said the survey explores the public?s awareness of the farm bill, its impact, and priorities...
ISA building relationships during trade mission to Egypt and Morocco
The Iowa Soybean Association is currently leading a trade mission in north Africa with trips to Egypt and Morocco designed to promote U.S. soy and build relationships and customer preference.ISA President Randy Miller joined the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network from...
NK corn excited for big 2024 seed rollout
The 2023 planting season will be upon us very soon and farmers have their seed selections locked down. But any good farmer knows that they are always thinking to the future. We will face challenges this year, that may make us rethink the hybrids we are using, or maybe...
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U.S. red meat showcasing value and versatility in Mexico
Demand for U.S. red meat in Mexico has been outstanding in 2023, with pork exports on a record pace and demand for beef reaching its highest level in several years. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has capitalized by aggressively promoting a wide range of pork...
Ranking member David Scott calls for one-year farm bill extension
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today called to extend the 2018 Farm Bill to offer certainty and support to farmers, ranchers, and foresters as extremism within the House Republican Conference hobbles legislative efforts. “While we continue the...
Bringing Iowa ag products to the world market
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, a native Iowan, says she recently led a trade mission to southeast Asia that included stops in Malaysia and Singapore and believes it was very productive. “One of the things I wanted to...
Stine Seed excited to celebrate its 45th anniversary
Bringing up a business in a small town can be a daunting challenge. Turning into a thriving business around your state is a dream that often goes unfulfilled. But, to turn that small-town business into a global player in any industry, without being swallowed up by the...
Pumpkin spice-ing up milk options this fall
In the spirit of the fall season, Midwest Dairy has partnered with Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores to bring pumpkin spice-flavored milk to 847 locations across the Midwest. This is the latest result of the ongoing partnership between Midwest Dairy and Kwik Trip. In...
