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Tariff uncertainty continues to cloud trade outlook
Trade policy remains a major focus for businesses and commodity markets as uncertainty continues surrounding U.S. tariffs. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad worldwide tariffs. While that decision changed part of the tariff landscape, additional trade actions are still expected in the months ahead. Ben Malin, Vice President of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of...
An update on natural resource priorities in D.C.
Policy decisions that impact our natural resources have a big impact on anyone who makes their living off of the land, and that’s especially true for cattle producers. We’re currently in a very important time for natural resources policy, as we are still waiting for...
AFBF Feeding Minds Press offers new children’s book
If your kids love blueberries, they’ll love the new book from Feeding Minds Press. The latest publication from Feeding Minds Press, the publishing arm of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is “I LOVE Blueberries,” a children’s book written by Shannon...
Breaking down the April Cattle on Feed report
The April USDA Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory year over year but also includes some signs of attempts at increasing inventory says livestock analyst Anthony Fischer. Marketings of fed cattle increased 1% compared to last year at this time, says Fischer....
How many ag and food careers are there?
The 2025 Feeding the Economy Report says over 47 million people in the U.S. work in the agricultural and food industries. That is 29 percent of the U.S. population, and that number may be surprising to people, depending on where they live. One interesting thing about...
GROWMARK partner Eion secures $33M Frontier deal
Eion, a GROWMARK partner, is a company turning the proven science of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) into a scalable climate solution. Eion has announced a $33 million carbon removal purchase by Frontier buyers. Through this offtake deal, its largest to date, Eion will...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-17-25)
Despite the intense volatility and uncertainty in the global market, this week’s export sales were excellent for corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were significantly higher than average. Soybean sales were also great this...
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Iowa Barn Foundation 25th annual all-state barn tour September 13-14
If you are looking for something different to do on a September weekend, consider taking a self-guided tour of Iowa’s historic barns. The Iowa Barn Foundation is holding its 25th Annual All-State Barn Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, featuring over 100...
Naig: Iowa still needs full Farm Bill
Farmers across the country continue to face uncertainty as they await the finalization of a long-term Farm Bill. While the recently passed reconciliation package included temporary provisions aimed at supporting agriculture, it doesn’t offer the stability producers...
Heat dome to cover Iowa and much of the Midwest
July has been a cool and wet month so far, which has been great for the corn crops going through pollination. Warm weather is set to return, though, with a heat dome preparing to form over the lower Midwest. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said it...
20th annual Farm Progress Show is quickly approaching
This year marks the 20th year of the Farm Progress Show, which will take place in Decatur, Illinois, next month. The show will run from August 26-28. Matt Jungmann, national events manager for Farm Progress, said that time will fly by as we approach the show date....
New biological seed treatment to provide more uniform corn emergence
Lumidapt™ is the latest addition to the Corteva Agriscience LumiGEN® corn seed treatment package. Lumidapt Valta LS is a biological seed treatment that aims to encourage germination and strong root development leading to more uniform corn emergence. Brad Van Kooten is...
