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Grassley says modern economy better able to handle tariffs, wary of uncertainty
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that the modern economy is better suited to handle the current trade war but is still wary of the uncertainty brought on by ever changing tariffs. He says the economy today is better able to handle tariff shocks than the U.S. economy of the early 20th century. Senator Grassley is consistently vocal in calling himself a “free trader” but has softened his stance from earlier in the spring when tariffs were first announced by President Trump. The...
Drought conditions improve slightly in the western corn belt
The U.S. Drought Monitor says the amount of land facing drought eased a little in the western Corn Belt but was largely unchanged in the Midwest. In a six-state region, including Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, approximately 51...
Iowa Delegation turns focus to Farm Bill
As the August Congressional Recess gets ready to come to an end, members of both the House and the Senate have been hearing from constituents about the topics that are important to them. In Iowa, that means the upcoming Farm Bill. This is the country's biggest piece...
Iowa Pork Producers working to help protect natural resources
Ben Nuelle, Public Policy Director with the Iowa Pork Producers Association, says that the IPPA is working in partnership with the National Pork Board and producers by utilizing sustainability reports on farms.Nuelle says that a primary concern right now is funding to...
Hinson talks inflation and other issues at the ISF
Before today?s thunderstorms and flash floods, we had great weather as we talked with Iowa 1st District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. Lots of things have happened since we last spoke with her- the biggest of which is likely the recent signing of the Inflation Reduction...
4-H is strong as ever at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is filled with lots of agricultural youth competing, showing, and just walking around. One building that showcases the talent of the agricultural youth is the 4-H Exhibit Building. There you will find the talent and creativity from the 4-H members...
Grain shipments on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System remain strong
The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership today announced the tonnage report for traffic through the St. Lawrence Seaway through July, showing a continuation to a steady 2022 shipping season.?As the season progresses, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System continues to...
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Hinson talks current legislative efforts
While the Farm Bill is still one of the top priorities for Congress right now, there are still plenty of other legislative efforts going on at the same time. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said Congress has voted to condemn the EPA?s WOTUS rule, and they?re going to...
New survey shows strong public support for Farm Bill passage
A new study by Morning Consult for the American Farm Bureau Federation finds strong public support for Farm Bill reauthorization. Kari Barbic, AFBF Communications Director, said the survey explores the public?s awareness of the farm bill, its impact, and priorities...
ISA building relationships during trade mission to Egypt and Morocco
The Iowa Soybean Association is currently leading a trade mission in north Africa with trips to Egypt and Morocco designed to promote U.S. soy and build relationships and customer preference.ISA President Randy Miller joined the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network from...
NK corn excited for big 2024 seed rollout
The 2023 planting season will be upon us very soon and farmers have their seed selections locked down. But any good farmer knows that they are always thinking to the future. We will face challenges this year, that may make us rethink the hybrids we are using, or maybe...
State AGs seek right to repair
A group of state attorneys generals recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics. In a letter to the House and Senate Commerce Committee, the group says, "The Right-to-Repair is a...
