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China signals openness to buying more U.S. ag products
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held what were called “remarkably stable” talks in Paris during the weekend on several topics. Reuters said the discussions centered on potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals, and managed trade for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider in Beijing. Two sources familiar with the talks told Reuters that the Chinese side showed additional willingness toward buying more U.S. agricultural goods,...
Dyna-Gro offers more than just seed
This is the time of year when we shift our plans for the next growing season into overdrive. Many farmers are still weighing the performance of their crops in 2022 to help them make seed selections in 2023. Maybe you are actively looking for a new brand to plant in...
NMPF Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program opening soon
Students researching dairy topics can soon apply for the National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. Nicole Ayache, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Vice President, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, said the program supports graduate students...
South American Weather and Crop Update (12-20-22)
Things are looking better down in Argentina, but they didn?t get enough rain to make a major impact. On the other hand, Brazil is just about done with planting. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Chuck Grassley comments on U.S. Congress omnibus spending package
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with reporters Tuesday for his weekly conference call. Grassley told reporters that his cattle price discovery and transparency bill will not be included in the latest omnibus spending package.Grassley says that the bill won?t be...
With Bird Flu cases on the rise, so is stress
Even as the snow is falling, I am still seeing flocks of birds making their move south. Normally, it is a thing of great beauty to witness these birds make the trek with no maps or GPS. Though there are a few times, I see those flocks and wonder if they have the right...
Secretary Naig names Grant Menke as deputy secretary of agriculture
Secretary Naig Names Grant Menkeas Deputy Secretary of AgricultureJulie Kenney to depart after nearly 5 years of dedicated serviceDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 19, 2022) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Julie Kenney will leave the Department for...
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Iowa 4-H Foundation continues to support the state’s 4-H’ers
A wide variety of projects are on display here at the State Fair from many 4-H and FFA exhibitors. What many people think of is livestock, but there is a whole building full of static exhibits. It is year number three for the newly renovated Rastetter 4-H Building on...
398 century and heritage farm families to be honored at ISF
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Brian Feldpausch will honor 398 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the Iowa State Fair. The...
IDALS celebrates all things Iowa Ag at 2023 State Fair
Last month, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig called the Iowa State Fair the “Super Bowl of Iowa Agriculture’, and so far, it hasn’t disappointed. We had a great Governor’s Charity Steer show and a great Bacon Buddies program. Not to mention the butter cow, eggs,...
Bacon Buddies Show reminds everyone to not take the little things for granted
In its fourth year at the Iowa State Fair, the Bacon Buddies show, a collaboration from the Iowa Pork Producers and the Iowa Special Olympics, saw another hugely successful event. But this event isn’t just limited to the Iowa State Fair- more and more county fairs are...
Governor’s Charity Steer Show, having fun and helping others
The annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair is a great chance for Iowa youth to compete for “best in show” while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Brenda Miller Executive Director – Ronald McDonald House Charities of...
