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President Trump vows to support year-round E15 sales

President Trump vows to support year-round E15 sales

Yesterday, President Donald Trump visited the Horizon Events Center in Clive, Iowa, with the message of “Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks.” During his speech, President Trump celebrated the accomplishments of his first year in office again, highlighting the work he has done on the economy and driving global trade. As he touched on his work with the ag economy, President Trump also pointed out his commitment to reducing the government push for electric vehicles, thus increasing the room for the...

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Weather may be more impactful than Cattle on Feed report

Weather may be more impactful than Cattle on Feed report

Last week’s Cattle on Feed Report didn’t appear to be a market mover. Kyle Bumsted, a livestock market analyst from Allendale, said the report had a very neutral tone. Bumsted said there were signs of early heifer retention late last year, but that doesn’t appear to...

Economic issues impact small communities the hardest

Economic issues impact small communities the hardest

Declining farm income, reduced equipment sales, rising inventory and financing pressures, and trade uncertainty all create ripple effects that impact farmers and the communities they are a part of. A recent hearing with the Senate Committee on Small Business and...

U.S. beef attracts global interest at Gulfood show

U.S. beef attracts global interest at Gulfood show

With support from USDA and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is promoting U.S. beef at Gulfood in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Gulfood is one of the world’s largest annual food trade shows, attracting prospective buyers not only...

Cattle on Feed Report shows continuing tight supplies

Cattle on Feed Report shows continuing tight supplies

USDA published the first Cattle on Feed Report of the year on Friday January 23rd with few surprises included. USDA livestock economist Michael McConnell says that tightening cattle and beef supplies were demonstrated in the numbers. McConnell says placements in...

U.S. soy exports continued growing in marketing year 2024-2025

U.S. soy exports continued growing in marketing year 2024-2025

The United States exported 68.7 million metric tons of U.S. soy, which included whole soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oil, during the marketing year 2024-2025. That represents a 12.8 percent increase year-over-year and a 2.95 percent gain over the five-year...

Iowa farmers unlikely to see diesel relief from Venezuelan oil

Iowa farmers unlikely to see diesel relief from Venezuelan oil

Recent headlines surrounding Venezuela and its oil supply have raised questions across rural America, especially after the United States intervened in the country, removed a leader many viewed as a dictator, and announced it would temporarily control Venezuela’s oil...

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