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Economist says Trump administration’s rumored beef plan was unlikely to lower retail costs
An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently floated plan aimed at lowering beef prices likely wouldn’t have moved the needle. Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University says, “I don’t think
Agronomist says 2026 planting season could be one of the earliest on record
An agronomist says planting progress continues to move at a record pace in parts of the Midwest. Jordan Arndell, who covers southwest Indiana for Dekalb ASGROW, says many farmers in
New carbon contract tool helping farmers evaluate contracts and maximize returns
An ag attorney says carbon sequestration programs could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law tells Brownfield, “There can be some additional revenue for
Soybean export sales continue to reflect slow global demand
Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. The USDA says old crop soybean sales during the week ending May 7th were below average
Iowa Congressman Feenstra predicts Senate will pass E15 bill ‘very shortly’
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull predicts the U.S. Senate will soon pass the E15 bill that cleared the House yesterday. The margin of the House vote was important, according
Congressman Feenstra Celebrates Passage of E-15 Bill
Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is celebrating the House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, a move he says will provide much-needed economic relief to Iowa farmers
Congresswoman hopeful bipartisan support pushes E15 through Senate
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says the bipartisan support shown for nationwide E15 legislation should carry weight in the Senate. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a primary supporter of
Randy Feenstra calls E15 vote a “huge deal” for farmers
The chair of the Rural Domestic Energy Council in the U.S. House is celebrating House passage of nationwide year-round E15 legislation. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield. “I’m just so
NCBA pushing for stronger surveillance as Asian Longhorned Tick continues westward spread
A leader with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says tick-related diseases are rapidly spreading and it’s a serious issue for the livestock industry. Sigrid Johannes, NCBA’s executive director of government
Spring is the time to be aware of bears in Iowa
The Iowa DNR is reminding those who live in areas where bears have turned up in the past to be ready for them to return. State Furbearer Biologist Vince Evelsizer
