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Ernst’s supply chain bill clears senate, heads to president
The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst that directs the federal government to come up with a list of critical goods being imported
Supervisors Certify West Sioux Levy Renewal Results
Sioux County supervisors have certified the results of West Sioux Community School District’s special election, confirming voter approval of the district’s Physical Plant and Equipment Levy renewal. County Elections Administrator
Finstad says farmers, agents positive on federal risk management changes
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says changes to federal risk management programs in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill are benefiting farmers. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad tells
Ricketts introduces Agricultural Data Privacy Act
Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced a bill that he says would provide producers the right to own their data. “Farmers and ranchers should be able to choose how they
Dubuque Archbishop talks about impact of consolidation of parishes
The leader of the Dubuque Catholic Archdiocese says things are moving forward after 160 parishes were reorganized into 24 pastorates in July. Archbishop Thomas Zinkula was asked about it after
Wet conditions could lead to higher propane bills this harvest
A south-central Iowa farmer says the wet start to harvest will likely lead to an uptick in propane expenses. “There’s going to be a considerable amount of grain that’s going
Retrofitting gaining momentum as farmers seeks cost-effective equipment upgrades
The CEO of equipment dealer AgRevolution says producers are looking to add new technology to older equipment as ag equipment costs continue to rise. Stacy Anthony says many farmers are
Diesel export ban debate raises questions for agriculture
Some Republican lawmakers have called for a temporary ban on diesel exports and there are questions whether it would lower fuel costs for farmers and consumers. Geoff Cooper, president and
Potential reduction in federal meat inspections raises concerns
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says any moves to loosen inspection requirements on meat products threaten to undermine the integrity of the country’s food supply. Earlier this
Short U.S.-China trade extension keeps ag markets waiting
Market analyst Randy Martinson says he’s slightly disappointed the U.S. and China have only extended the Busan Agreement (made last October) through January 2027. “The U.S. was hoping for a
