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American Butter Institute urges FDA to take action against a new “dairy-free butter” product

American Butter Institute urges FDA to take action against a new “dairy-free butter” product

A new product from Country Crock labeled as “dairy-free butter” has sparked growing concern within the dairy industry. Under the current Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), butter is defined as a product made “exclusively from milk or cream, or both.” This means that for any product to be legally labeled as butter, it must contain dairy ingredients. The introduction of a dairy-free product using the term “butter” has therefore raised questions about regulatory compliance and consumer...

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Ag technology advancements are reshaping farming

Ag technology advancements are reshaping farming

In just a few short years cell phones, electric vehicles, online shopping, and other rapid technological advancements have become a part of everyday life. Global futurist and best-selling author Jack Uldrich says that these quickly advancing technologies are also...

Cover crop funds open for Iowa producers

Cover crop funds open for Iowa producers

Conservation farming practices are gaining traction nationwide as more producers see long-term benefits for their land and their bottom line. Farmers who have already adopted these methods say they pay off over time, improving soil health and setting up future...

An update on the status of H5N1 in the swine industry

An update on the status of H5N1 in the swine industry

The effects of H5N1 are still being felt across the livestock industry, even though it has mostly fell out of public focus. While there has been only one minor detection of H5N1 in U.S. swine, the industry is still prepared in the event of an outbreak. Dr. Marisa...

U.S. agriculture is leery of RFK Jr.’s policies

U.S. agriculture is leery of RFK Jr.’s policies

Many promises have been made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., but few have been delivered on yet. The Make America Healthy Again Commission is being closely watched by American agriculture as it issues a widely anticipated report. Bill...

Inaugural statewide Choose Iowa farm store crawl set for June 21-22

Inaugural statewide Choose Iowa farm store crawl set for June 21-22

On Wednesday Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the inaugural statewide Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl which will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. The two-day event will also coincide with the Iowa Barn Foundation's (IBF) Spring Barn Tour in Cedar...

GROWMARK announces 2025 scholarship winners

GROWMARK announces 2025 scholarship winners

Fifty-five students have been selected to receive scholarships totaling $2,000 each through the GROWMARK Foundation. Nearly 805 students from across the United States and Ontario, Canada, applied for the scholarships. Students who received scholarships will have those...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (5-30-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (5-30-25)

The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were decent this week, but that’s still high for what we expect at this time of year. On the other hand, soybean exports were slightly lower...

MAHA report could hurt farmers and consumers

MAHA report could hurt farmers and consumers

The National Corn Growers Association responded to the Making America Healthy Again Committee report which raised unfounded questions about the safety of pesticides. The NCGA released a report speaking to the economic impact of widely-used technologies like atrazine...

GROWMARK announces 2025 scholarship winners

GROWMARK invests in future ag professionals

Fifty-five students across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, have been awarded $2,000 scholarships through the GROWMARK Foundation, supporting their pursuit of degrees in agriculture or business-related fields. Nearly 805 students applied for the competitive program, with...