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Groups applaud president’s call for year-round E15
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded President Trump for strongly reaffirming his support for America’s ethanol industry. During a stop in Des Moines, Iowa, he called on Congress to send a bill approving year-round E15 to his desk “very quickly.” Trump said he would sign the bill into law without delay. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper said Trump understands the quickest and surest way to boost the farm economy is “to open a vast new market opportunity for grain-based ethanol.” The Iowa...
Presidents who shaped American farming and agriculture
Throughout American history, many Presidents have had deep roots in farming, shaping not only the nation's agricultural policies but also its identity as a land of hardworking stewards of the soil. From George Washington, who experimented with innovative farming...
White House calls out Brazil ethanol tariff in defending reciprocal tariffs
The White House mentioned Brazil’s tariff on US ethanol as an example of duties the US needs to fight back against with reciprocal tariffs. President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs to match other countries duties on US goods, as the White House pointed out...
Studies confirm benefits of UHP-LO soybean meal
Benson Hill has completed more feeding trials using their Ultra-High Protein, Low Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybean meal, showcasing the impact of the meal on broiler chicken performance. Aaron Robinson, vice president of product development at Benson Hill, said their...
Getting a head start on corn disease management
Planting season will be here before we know it, and Iowa’s corn farmers are looking for another productive year. Among many other things, disease management is a top solution for corn growers to defend their yield potential. Todd Cogdill, technical service manager...
HPAI detected in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista 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 commercial turkey flock in...
GROWMARK Foundation Offers $110,000 in Student Scholarships
Students pursuing careers in agriculture and business have another opportunity to secure financial support, as the GROWMARK Foundation renews its scholarship program for 2025. The foundation will award fifty-five scholarships valued at $2,000 to students attending...
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Grassley discusses trade war impact on Iowa’s farmers
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was in Iowa this week to continue his yearly 99 county tour with question-and-answer sessions during his stops. Senator Grassley says he was asked by Iowans about the potential for payments to farmers impacted by trade...
Egg production down year-over-year
U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, a 7% drop from the same month last year. That figure includes 7.35 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs — with 1.18 billion from broiler-type hens and 104 million from egg-type hens. The average...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-25)
The export sales might seem a little low this week, but getting any sales with the state of the global economy and President Trump’s tariffs is a good thing. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest corn export numbers from the USDA....
Congress must act to protect family farms
Farmers and ranchers could face higher estate taxes if Congress fails to act before the end of the year. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end in 2025, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers. Samantha Ayoub, an associate...
More farmers are tapping into the power of AI
As agricultural technology continues to evolve, farmers are finding faster and more accurate ways to produce their goods. Among the latest tools gaining traction in the farming community is AI, a technology once known mostly for helping students with research or...
