Congress pushing for more clear trade policies as lawmakers warn of long-term tariff impacts
The House Ways and Means Committee is pushing for clear trade policies as lawmakers question the long-term impacts of tariffs. During a committee hearing this week, Chairman Jason Smith of […]
Indiana Pork watching for new state regulatory legislation in 2026
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on ensuring regulatory burdens don’t limit growth opportunities for the state’s pork producers in 2026. Josh Trenary says the […]
Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping identifies collaborative opportunities
The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping has spent the past year analyzing limitations across the St. Lawrence Seaway and opportunities for the agricultural industry. Michigan Soybean Committee Market Development […]
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NMPF’s new chair says reliable workforce is critical for dairy farms
The new chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says having a stable and secure workforce is one of the top challenges facing producers. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, […]
Ag groups urge full extension of USMCA to protect reliable export markets
A pair of commodity groups say the USCMA agreement is critical to providing reliable markets for American ag goods. Dave Walton, a farmer from Iowa and director with the […]
New Harassment Charges Filed Against Sioux Center Man in Ongoing Child Exploitation Case
A Sioux Center man facing dozens of child exploitation charges is now accused of sharing explicit images of others without consent. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Gavyn […]
Penguin walking could help Iowans avoid nasty falls
It may sound silly and look ridiculous, but experts say Iowans should consider walking like penguins when it’s this cold and icy to prevent falls. That means taking short strides […]
Ag Economy Barometer Survey: More than half of farmers say they plan to use farm aid to pay off debt
An ag economist says more than half of U.S. farmers surveyed for the last Ag Economy Barometer say they plan to use ad-hoc assistance to pay off debt. Purdue University’s Jim Mintert […]
Equipment sale-leasebacks helping farmers improve cash flow
The business development manager with LSI Equipment Leasing says some farmers are helping their cash flow through equipment sale-leaseback programs. Reed Hawkins says it’s a way for farmers to access […]