Growing Soybean Demand: Insights from USB Chairman Brent Gatton
Brent Gatton, a Kentucky farmer and the chairman of the United Soybean Board, says new fiscal year investments and priorities focus on growing demand for U.S. soybeans both at home […]
Proper grain storage vital to reducing dangers of grain bins
A risk management consultant with Nationwide Agribusiness says tight margins and record crop production means ensuring proper grain storage is more important than ever. Derek Hommer, who’s also a farmer […]
Bill to ban lab-grown protein gains momentum in Oklahoma Senate
A bill that would ban the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown protein in Oklahoma is making its way through the state legislature. Scott Blubaugh is the president of American Farmers […]
Near record dairy shipments set in 2025, while butterfat hit new highs
An ag economist says declining cheese and butter prices continue to make U.S. products more competitive on the global market. USDA’s Anthony Fisher says U.S. dairy exports last year were […]
Groups at Iowa Capitol, lobbying for water quality
Dozens of people calling for state action on water quality rallied at the statehouse Thursday. Alison Barnhill of Huxley, a member of Food and Water Watch, addressed the crowd. “I’m here […]
Bill would limit Iowa governor’s powers in emergencies
Three bills that would limit the power of Iowa governors have advanced ahead of today’s deadline for committee approval of policy bills. All three bills involve actions Governor Reynolds took […]
USMEF: New Taiwan trade deal could help expand opportunities for U.S. livestock producers
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the new U.S. and Taiwan reciprocal trade agreement could expand market access for beef and pork. Dan Halstrom says there will […]
Fund set up for donations to Iowa Lakes baseball players and families
A relief fund has been set up for members of the Iowa Lakes Community College Baseball team and their families. One player was killed and a dozen other players were […]
OSA eyes biofuels growth as an opportunity to boost soybean demand
The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand […]
Agriculture watching closely after supreme court limits tariff powers
A U.S. Congressman says the latest Supreme Court ruling striking down the President’s use of tariffs could reshape the agriculture trade conversation. Mike Flood, a Republican from Nebraska, says Congress […]