Recovery of Crops Flattened by Derecho Unlikely, Agronomist Says
High winds hit Iowa farmland causing millions of acres of crop damage on Monday. David Geiger has more in the…
Iowa Farm Production Expenditures Jumped About $5 Million in 2019
The Farm Production Expenditures summary report is out showing Iowa farms bought much more than 2018. David Geiger has more in the…
Limited Help for Agriculture in COVID-19 Relief Package Proposals
Senate Republicans are making a counteroffer to Democrats on a virus relief package this week but there is only limited…
USDA Releases Investigation Into Tyson Holcomb Plant Fire
The USDA has released its investigation into the Tyson Holcomb Plant fire which boosted beef margins. David Geiger has more…
Trade Negotiations Underway Between US and Kenya
The United States and Kenya started up trade negotiations on Wednesday.. With a goal to start a free trade…
Farm Progress Show Cancels 2020 Boone Event
The nation’s largest outdoor farm event is now canceled for 2020. David Geiger has more on the Agribusiness Report for…
Struggle Continues for Iowa’s Ethanol Industry
With new refinery exemptions under review by the Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa’s ethanol industry is still struggling. David Geiger has…
Iowa Crop Progress Report Shows Great Conditions for Corn and Beans
“Overall, conditions are looking great, if we look at the outlook going forward we’re going to continue the warmth it…
Crop Progress Remains Good for Iowa Farmers
Some parts of Iowa got a lot of rain in the last week but statewide there was still nearly five…
Legislature Re-Authorizes Iowa’s Cost-Share Biofuel Infrastructure Program
Three million dollars for fiscal year 2021 was included in a bill to fund infrastructure, passing the Iowa Senate 45…
National Groups Want Clarification on Dicamba Cancelation Orders
The Agricultural Retailers Association and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives are asking the Environmental Protection Agency for clear direction…
EPA Announces Final Cancellation Orders for Dicamba Products Affected by Court Ruling
The EPA has announced final cancellation orders for three dicamba products in response to a court ruling. David Geiger has more…
Court Vacates Registration of Three Dicamba-Based Herbicides
BASF, Corteva, and Bayer are now looking at the next step some of their products now violate the federal Insecticide,…
Sen. Grassley Confident Trade with China Will Continue
Senate Finance Chair Chuck Grassley says despite rising U.S. tensions with China, President Trump has personally reassured him in a…
Senator Introduces Rural Infrastructure Advancement Act
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker has introduced the Rural Infrastructure Advancement Act, which is geared to start up a pilot program…