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AFBF urges Congress to act on farm economy struggles
The farm economy continues to struggle in 2026, and farm groups are calling on Congress to act. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said many farmers are underwater financially. Glenn said farmers and ranchers are grateful for the economic assistance in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, but it’s only a first step. The Farm Bureau led a coalition in sending a letter to Congressional leaders outlining the need. Farm Bureau members have sent...
HPAI detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Clinton 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 multi-species backyard flock in...
Practical Farmers of Iowa supporting cover crop businesses
For many years, farmers have learned about the benefits of cover crops on their farms. There are plenty of cover crop seed and application businesses to help farmers utilize cover crops, but those businesses can be tough to run and develop, especially if the owners...
Second Trump administration could bring change to trade relations
Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror said exporters will be watching discussions with all trading partners, but...
Senate Majority Leader Thune sets out priorities, including farm bill
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated his priorities for Senate lawmakers, including a new farm bill, as the 119th Congress takes office to begin 2025. Thune says his rural upbringing led him to value the land, agriculture, and the importance of...
Ethanol production grows for fourth consecutive week
The Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.111 million barrels a day during the week ending on December 27. This was the fourth consecutive week-over-week increase, up from 1.107 million barrels a day during the prior week. In the...
It looks like corn will be crop of choice in 2025
The new year has started, and there is no shortage of insights into what might happen in the 2025 U.S. growing season. Farmers make their decisions based on the markets and the outlook for their crops and livestock. That being said, we are in a situation that has many...
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USDA updates public on avian flu strategy
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins hosted a stakeholder update to provide a progress report on USDA’s five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and lower egg prices. Less than a month after the plan’s rollout, USDA reports significant advancements...
So where CAN we find savings on inputs?
Last week, we talked with Gail Stratman from FMC about the importance of not cutting corners on weed control—because skimping there can cost you more in the long run. But while weed management needs to stay a top priority, there are other areas in the field where...
Ag markets look ahead to end-of-March reports
It was a fairly quiet week in the ag marketplace, and that’s largely because of the fact that the grains are waiting for the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. As we get closer to the end of the month, many analysts are predicting what we might...
John Deere joins Growth Energy’s membership network
America’s largest biofuel trade association just got a little bigger. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, talks about their newest member. Cory Reed, president of John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, said that the company, which is best known for...
RFA sees a more level playing field for ethanol
The ethanol industry is feeling confident about the future of ethanol with President Trump and GOP lawmakers’ plans to reduce support for electric vehicles. The President and Congressional Republicans propose ending EV tax credits and Biden Administration tailpipe...
