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New research shows benefits of expanded ethanol access
If Congress passed legislation that allowed for year-round, nationwide access to E15 fuel, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50 percent at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn. New analysis from the National Corn Growers Association says it would also promote energy stability for Americans. ”Congress could address the economic crisis affecting corn growers by passing legislation that would make higher blends of ethanol readily accessible to all Americans,” said...
Reynolds joins 24 governors in joint letter opposing revised WOTUS definition
Yesterday, Gov. Reynolds and 24 other governors sent a joint letter to President Joe Biden voicing their opposition to a new rule regarding the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the revised definition of Water of the United States (WOTUS).?The WOTUS definition has been under...
Midwest Dairy has a new focus in the new year
As we are now one month down in 2023, we are gearing up for another great growing season. However, livestock knows no season, and organizations and producers use the flip of the yearly calendar to renew their commitments to the various industries for which our animals...
Using ?goatscaping? for brush management
Brush management can be a difficult and somewhat dangerous job for landowners, especially if that land is uneven. It also requires a lot of inputs like herbicides, which can also cause weeds to become resistant and make the problem even worse. You?d think that grazing...
Trish Cook is first woman to lead IPPA
The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its annual meetings at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines last week and Buchanan County pig farmer Trish Cook was officially named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.Cook is the first woman to lead the...
Cattle Industry Convention featuring updates on global U.S. beef demand
Thousands of cattle producers are headed to New Orleans this week for the Cattle Industry Annual Convention. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said they'll have opportunities to learn how their Beef Checkoff investments have helped drive...
Spring Planting Survey shows farmers adjusting to markets & input prices
As we get ready to get going on the 2023 growing season, the biggest question people want to be answered is what do farmers intend to plant. It sets the tone in the markets. It tells the rest of the global marketplace what we hope to have available, and it informs...
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No shortage of support for Special Olympics athletes in Bacon Buddies
Sixteen Special Olympics athletes had the chance to show pigs at this year’s Bacon Buddies Show at the Iowa State Fair. A collaboration between the Iowa Pork Producers Association and Special Olympics Iowa, the show seeks to provide Special Olympians with a unique...
Focusing on conservation with IFB at ISF
Focusing on conservation at the Iowa State Fair. It’s the theme for the Iowa Farm Bureau Booth this year, recognizing leaders in conservation along with outstanding practices. It’s an ongoing effort to minimize tillage and maximize efficiency and Iowa Farm Bureau...
Iowa farm environmental leader awards highlight Iowa’s land stewards
The Iowa Farm Environmental Leaders awards were presented at a ceremony on Wednesday at the Iowa State Fair. The awards recognize the voluntary actions of farmers that improve or protect the environment and the state’s natural resources.The Iowa Farm Environmental...
Ernst talks concerns over China & American Ag
We have been talking at the state fair on several ag issues. Whether it is crop prices, Prop 12, land prices, or more, folks are concerned about the future of agriculture. Not only the cost of getting into the business and staying profitable but also how much China...
Hinson talks EATS Act and Farm Bill at ISF
The Iowa State Fair is one of the best exhibitions of the state’s agriculture, so, naturally, our state legislators are out as well to represent our various commodity groups. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson stopped by the IARN tent outside of the cattle barn to talk...
