Iowa House bills would erase state income tax on tips, overtime pay
Bills ready for debate in the Iowa House would implement tax breaks on tips and overtime pay at the state level similar to those President Trump has proposed at the […]
Cattle futures up ahead of Thursday’s report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle are up ahead of Thursday’s On Feed report from the USDA and widespread direct business. Direct cash cattle trade was relatively […]
USDA cuts concerning for animal health services
Missouri’s state veterinarian says reductions in USDA staff will affect the animal health industry. Steve Strubberg says established veterinary services employees are taking buyouts from the federal government. “It will […]
Man killed in shootout with deputies on I-80 was wanted in Wisconsin
The Dallas County Sheriff has released more details on a man killed by officers Tuesday on Interstate 80 near Earlham. The Sheriff identifies the man as 51-year-old Vonderrick Rayford of […]
Bayer official: Future of Roundup unknown, no decisions made
Bayer says the future of Roundup is in question amid ongoing lawsuits and litigation. Bayer has paid nearly $11 billion in Roundup settlements in the last decade. Jess Christiansen, head […]
A spring of contrasting weather in the U.S. Corn Belt
An ag meteorologist says the U.S. Corn Belt is a land of contrasts this spring and the weather forecast isn’t going to help the situation. Drew Lerner with World Weather […]
Carbon pipeline future unclear in South Dakota
A South Dakota farmer says he’s not sure what will happen with the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. Paul Casper says he would like to see the project come to South […]
Fewer USDA staff can make disaster aid difficult
The former USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation says he’s concerned about the agency’s ability to handle disaster assistance with fewer staff. Robert Bonnie says the USDA recently […]
Biodiesel plant shutdowns continue in Iowa
A number of biodiesel plants remain idled in Iowa and the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the situation hasn’t improved. “We probably have about half of […]
Sustainable aviation fuel industry taking shape
The CEO of a company that develops sustainable aviation fuel production technology suggests the industry is taking shape. Alexei Beltyukov with Universal Fuel Technologies says the market potential of SAF […]
