Water Resources Development Act Passes
The Water Resources Development Act, which was part of the stimulus and spending package recently signed by President Trump, funds…
EPA Evaluation Could Mean More Glyphosate Regulation
An Environmental Protection Agency biological evaluation could mean more control on glyphosate. David Geiger has more in the Agribusiness Report…
Survey: Annual Price of Thanksgiving Meal Decreases Slightly
The American Farm Bureau released it’s annual Thanksgiving feast survey, finding the cost of the meal has gone down a…
Efforts Continue to Keep African Swine Flu from Coming to U.S.
African Swine Fever is a deadly hog disease that has wiped out millions of hogs across the globe, but not…
Still No Pandemic Aid for Ethanol Industry
Ethanol has still not received any aid over the coronavirus pandemic, despite hundreds of plant closings. David Geiger has more in…
USDA Updates National Conservation Practice Standards
A major U.S. conservation service has updated nearly a third of its standards. David Geiger has more in the Agribusiness…
USDA Survey Shows Growth in Organic Industry
A survey by the USDA shows the organic industry continues to grow this year. David Geiger has more in the…
US Corn and Bean Production Down
The World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report shows lower US corn and bean production. David Geiger has more in…
Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Cattle Meatpackers Dismissed
Tyson Foods, JBS, the National Beef Packing Company, and Cargill were part of the dismissed lawsuit and say they’re pleased…
Coalition Calling On President Trump for Help in Stopping Ethanol Waivers
A coalition of farm and ethanol groups are asking the Trump Administration to finish the job on waivers. David Geiger…
Report: Tariffs on China Not Within World Trade Rules
The trade governing body of the world says tariffs on China from the U.S. were not within the rules. David…
Drought Conditions Remain a Concern for Iowa Farmers
There was heavy rain for some parts of Iowa this last week but drought conditions are still a concern. David Geiger…
Snowy, Freezing Winter Predicted for Much of US, Farmers’ Almanac Says
(WJW) — The Farmers’ Almanac has released its extended forecast for the 2020-2021 winter season, and for those among us…
Iowa Crop Progress Report Details Derecho Damage
The derecho that blew through the Midwest drastically reduced crop conditions according to the Iowa Crop Progress report. David Geiger has…
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…