Assessing potential impact of Trump’s tariff threats to commodity markets
An ag economist says the commodity markets could take a wait and see approach under a second Trump administration. Jim McCormick, co-founder of AgMarket.Net, says, “President Trump has talked a […]
Farm bill extension likely, Rep. Hinson says
One lawmaker says time is running out for the farm bill. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says a new five-year farm bill isn’t likely despite continued calls from ag groups to […]
Even seasoned Iowa deer hunters could stand to take a refresher safety course
Iowa’s busiest hunting season of the year opens tomorrow as some 100,000 shotgun-wielding deer hunters will hit the woods and fields over the next few weeks. Megan Anderson, a trauma […]
Federal Court rules APHIS errors were significant in GE case
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says it’s determining its next steps after a federal court vacated the agency’s genetically engineered final rule from 2020. The Northern District […]
California dairy expands recall on raw milk products
A California dairy is recalling all its products from store shelves. The California Department of Public Health says it has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all raw milk and […]
Cash dairy prices end week higher
Cash dairy prices were higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were up $0.0075 at $0.71. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.70 to $0.71. Forty-pound cheese […]
Southern Illinois farmers satisfied with 2024
A pair of southern Illinois farmers say they’re satisfied with the 2024 growing season. Jeff Scates, who farms in Gallatin County, and serves as chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing […]
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Supreme Court ruling upholds former Alcoholic Beverages Division employee’s lawsuit award
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a settlement for a former employee of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Todd Halbur says he was fired from his job as ABD comptroller […]
Winter feed quality concerns
There are winter feed quality concerns in the Upper Midwest. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says there was a lot of moisture this spring, but the summer was […]
