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Thune, Durbin Ask Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in asking President Trump to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to enhance America’s energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging American agriculture. “To meet our nation’s…
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Bacon Buddies Recognized for Community Leadership
CLIVE, IA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. This recognition celebrates the Bacon Buddies® program, a groundbreaking initiative created by IPPA in partnership with Special Olympics Iowa. Bacon Buddies embodies Iowa…
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Spring covers gaining popularity
A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their conservation goals. “It’s definitely a smaller percentage of people that are doing spring covers, but we’re starting to see a little bit more every year…
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Rep. Hinson praises Trump’s trade strategy
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump’s tariff actions should help farmers get access to new markets. “What happened yesterday is free and fair trade,” Hinson said Thursday morning. “He is using these tariffs as a negotiating tool to bring other countries to the table. I want to ensure it’s carried out in a way…
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Targeted Use of Tariffs and Robust Negotiations Essential to Successful Results
ARLINGTON, VA – Leaders from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) released the following statements today in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. “Tariffs can be a useful tool for negotiating fairer terms of trade. To that end, we are glad to see the administration focusing on long-time barriers…
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Secretary Rollins pushes for USDA focus and reform
Secretary Rollins pushes for USDA focus and reform Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network |
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Farming goes high-tech with Starlink & John Deere
Farming goes high-tech with Starlink & John Deere Teslarati
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New Book: Agrometeorology for Climate-Resilient Farming
New Book: Agrometeorology for Climate-Resilient Farming Mirage News
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Garden Teachable Moments: Annuals, Herbs, and Vegetables
LEBANON, Pa. — Start your spring gardening season with inspiration and practical knowledge at this engaging event led by the Lebanon County Master Gardeners. Through expert presentations, discover how to select the right plants for the right place using proven gardening practices. Explore topics such as amending garden soils to meet plant needs, creative culinary…
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Grain and Livestock Futures Tank on Liberation Day Tariffs
Grain and Livestock Futures Tank on Liberation Day Tariffs AgWeb
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Farmers battle relentless challenges as disease sweeps through crops: ‘We are witnessing the clear and present existential threats’
Farmers battle relentless challenges as disease sweeps through crops: ‘We are witnessing the clear and present existential threats’ Yahoo
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Spring Burndown Herbicide Pointers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With the warm temperatures across much of the state, folks would like to burndown some fields and plant corn or soybeans, particularly in the southern parts of Pennsylvania. Begin spraying when possible; fields with a high density of winter annuals may benefit from the burndown now to conserve soil moisture which…
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Commodities Hit as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Demand and Economy
Commodities Hit as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Demand and Economy Bloomberg.com
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US farmers to plant 10 million acres to spring wheat
US farmers to plant 10 million acres to spring wheat World Grain
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New Technology Only Counts If Farmers Use It
New Technology Only Counts If Farmers Use It AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
