FDA to eliminate 18 “obsolete” dairy standards of identity
The Food and Drug Administration wants to eliminate what they call 58 obsolete and unnecessary food standards of identity, including 18 dairy products. Clay Detlefsen with the National Milk Producers […]
Farmers concerned about MAHA impacts
A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s concerned the next Make America Healthy Again report will impact U.S. agriculture. Phil Ramsey says he’s concerned misinformation could impact crop protection availability. “We […]
Shellady: Farmers continue to face challenging soybean prices
A commodity market specialist says farmers continue to deal with sagging corn and soybean prices. Scott Shellady, also known as The Cow Guy, says November new crop soybeans are just […]
Trade deal certainty needed
The board chair of the Soy Transportation Coalition says farmers need trade certainty. Mike Koehne says the recently announced trade agreements need to be finalized sooner rather than later. “We export […]
Congresswoman Hinson talks tariffs and Epstein files
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, was asked about the impact of the latest round of tariffs on farmers and others during her weekly conference call. “I would […]
Soybean product export sales up on week
The USDA says U.S. export sales were mostly down on the week, but there were still a few highlights. Soybean meal sales during the week ending July 10th were above […]
New World screwworm threatens entire U.S. cattle herd
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest are warning livestock producers not to ignore the threat of New World Screwworm. Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs says many people falsley think […]
Iowa lawmakers laud HALT Fentanyl Act signing
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s signature on a bill that classifies fentanyl-related drugs as more dangerous substances “will save lives.” The new federal law will require prison sentences […]
Man charged after one man killed, another wounded in Appanoose County shooting
A south central Iowa man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Appanoose County. Appanoose County Sheriff Gary Anderson says deputies were dispatched to rural Mystic and encountered two […]
Potential presidential candidates making treks to Iowa
Virginia’s governor will headline an Iowa GOP fundraiser tonight, another in a growing list of potential 2028 presidential candidates making trips to the state that has been the starting line […]
