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U.S. to use tariff funds to offset high fertilizer prices
The Trump administration is preparing to direct tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and renegotiated trade deals toward strengthening domestic fertilizer production, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Speaking before lawmakers during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Rollins emphasized the urgency of rebuilding U.S. capacity. “‘We’ve got to invest in more infrastructure,’” she said. “‘We’ve got to reshore fertilizer back to America.’” Rollins described a recent...
Iowa State University named entrepreneurial university of the year
AMES, Iowa ? Iowa State University continues to build its global reputation for excellence in entrepreneurship.Iowa State was awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year for the Americas ? a 33-country region ? in an international competition in Barcelona, Spain....
U.S. pork and beef exports gaining momentum
Led by another outstanding month in Mexico and robust demand for variety meat, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said...
World Dairy Summit returns to the USA
There are many countries that produce dairy in the world, and even though we compete, there are common issues that need to be talked about. This is why events like the World Dairy Summit are important. This year?s summit is returning to the United States, and there...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-7-23)
This week?s export sales were an improvement on what we?ve seen lately, but there?s still no support for the old crop market. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride added that there have been some...
More options for Iowa?s beef producers
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that in meeting with Iowans on his 99-county tour, he has heard many concerns about consolidation in the beef processing industry and its effect on Iowa producers.USDA recently announced it will award $25 million towards the...
EPA is leaving potential carbon reductions on the table
Growth Energy, the nation?s largest biofuels trade association, recently submitted comments to the EPA on its proposed tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the proposal is...
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel market could be huge boost for Iowa producers
Demand is the key to any success we have in the ag marketplace. Whether it is foreign or domestic demand, we need it to be able to generate a fair market value for the corn and soybeans we produce. This is even more apparent that we have generated a large amount of...
A little extra work can go a long way with rotational grazing
As cattle producers prepare to face a year full of issues like drought and tighter margins, they need to use every resource they can to make things even a little bit easier. Grazing management can go a long way to help with that, especially when it comes to rotational...
Korean consumer confidence in safety of U.S. beef reaches new heights
In 2008, Korean citizens protested the return of U.S. beef to the market following a 2003 finding of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Now, according to the latest consumer perception survey, a record 70% of Korean consumers say U.S. beef is safe, and nearly 70%...
Iowa Pork Producers Association welcomes new president Matt Gent
The Iowa Pork Producers Association holds its annual meeting each year during the week of pork congress in Des Moines as the president-elect moves into the role of president. At last week’s meeting Matt Gent succeeded Trish Cook as the new president of the IPPA, with...
Food price inflation subsided in 2023
USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by five percent in 2023, much lower than the growth rate in 2022 of 11 percent. However, that was still double the historical annual average growth rate from 2003 to 2022, which was 2.5 percent. All...
