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Pesticide liability debate intensifies in farm bill fight

Pesticide liability debate intensifies in farm bill fight

A growing dispute over pesticide regulations has emerged as a key flashpoint in negotiations over the next federal farm bill. Lawmakers debated provisions that would limit state authority over pesticide labeling and protect manufacturers from certain lawsuits if products are used according to federal guidelines. Supporters say the changes are needed to protect farmers’ access to crop protection tools. Critics argue the provisions could weaken consumer protections and make it harder for people...

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Cutting input costs key for Iowa farmers

Cutting input costs key for Iowa farmers

As farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, managing input costs remains a top priority. With tighter margins across much of agriculture, many producers are looking for ways to improve efficiency while still protecting yield potential. Shane Brockhoff, who works...

South American Weather and Crop Update (3-3-26)

South American Weather and Crop Update (3-3-26)

As harvest wraps up in Brazil for the soybean crop, the safrinha corn crop is being planted right behind it. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the weather forecast looks good for both processes to continue smoothly. While progress is behind the usual pace,...

Many farmers have already signed up for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Many farmers have already signed up for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Several overdue changes are now happening for antiquated systems that farmers have relied on for many years. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Programs Richard Fordyce talked about a new “One Farmer, One File” initiative at the agency. The USDA...

HPAI detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Washington County

HPAI detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Washington County

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a multi-species backyard flock in...

Iowa Corn’s Mueller: Agriculture Faces Rough Road

Iowa Corn’s Mueller: Agriculture Faces Rough Road

While policy debates and committee votes dominated much of the agenda at the National Corn Growers Association Corn Congress, Mark Mueller says the tone inside the room told a deeper story about the current state of agriculture. The Iowa Corn Growers Association...

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Expanding export markets for U.S. biofuels

Expanding export markets for U.S. biofuels

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden is bullish on export opportunities for U.S. produced biofuels. Vaden was a speaker at this year’s USDA Ag Outlook Forum and says the potential for biofuel exports is ever expanding. Vaden says that U.S. biofuels are a key...

Cutting input costs key for Iowa farmers

Cutting input costs key for Iowa farmers

As farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, managing input costs remains a top priority. With tighter margins across much of agriculture, many producers are looking for ways to improve efficiency while still protecting yield potential. Shane Brockhoff, who works...