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Year-round E15 would be beneficial for everyone

Year-round E15 would be beneficial for everyone

Congress has an opportunity to help farmers and bring down the cost of gas. In this week’s commentary, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said year-round E15 sales would fuel the economy. Duvall said biofuels are also great for the atmosphere. Duvall said Americans have enjoyed year-round E15 this summer, and they deserve to continue to be able to reap the benefits. For more information, visit fb.org.

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Iowa?s Region 6 crop update

Iowa?s Region 6 crop update

Once again, the weather is affecting farmers across the state of Iowa. Some in the best way, while others in a not so good way. So far, this growing season, farmers have had to deal with drought conditions, damaging winds, strong storms, and excess amounts of rain....

Mexico and the Caribbean driving soaring demand for U.S. lamb

U.S. lamb exports so far in 2022 are 49% over the previous year by volume. Export value during that same period climbed 76% to nearly $10 million. While much of the growth is in variety meat exports to Mexico, the Caribbean is the largest destination for U.S. lamb...

Vilsack announces Bioproduct Pilot Program

Vilsack announces Bioproduct Pilot Program

The Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new pilot program to support the development of biobased products. Specifically, USDA is looking for products that have lower carbon footprints and increase the use of renewable agricultural materials,...

One in three nursery pigs do not make it to market

You read that headline right, one in three nursery pigs do not make it to market in the US. This is a figure that needs to be improved upon when you consider the cost of each animal, and the potential profit margin each one brings. Before you panic, there are...

U.S. drought monitor reintroduces D3 drought to Northwest Iowa

The most recent U.S. drought monitor included an increase in the severity of droughts in parts of Iowa. This includes the introduction of D3-level drought up in the northwest part of the state, which hasn?t happened since August of last year. Iowa State Climatologist...

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Iowa Ag Secretary Naig talks Farm Bill

Iowa Ag Secretary Naig talks Farm Bill

With the Farm Bill up for renewal, Congress is hearing from stakeholders all around the country. It is the largest piece of farm and food legislation, and all corners are weighing in. It isn?t just farmers and farm organizations, but also state governments that are...