Ag News

Ag Matters: Cattle Producers Asking For Less Government Intervention

Despite ongoing discussion about the nation’s cattle inventory sitting at a 75-year low, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President…

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Iowa 4-H Offering More Variety for Youth Interested in Swine & Rabbits

Iowa 4-H is expanding the year-round opportunities for livestock project members with the creation of two new statewide Livestock SPIN…

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U.S. and China Extend Trade Truce

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump in Washington after U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to extend their…

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National 4-H Week Is Coming Up

National 4-H Week takes place from October 4–10, with the official theme labeled as “Beyond Ready.” focusing on equipping youth…

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Ag Matters: Potash Debacle

Canada is the world’s largest producer of potassium Potash, and it delivers around ten million tons every year directly to…

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Trump Administration Weighs Diesel Export Ban

Record-high diesel prices are pressuring farmers heading into harvest, and the Trump administration is considering whether restricting diesel exports could…

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Airbnb Offers Grants To Help Farmers Expand Into Agritourism

Farmers interested in agritourism will have a new source of financial assistance through a partnership between Airbnb and American Farmland…

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Farm Production Costs Rise Faster Than Crop Prices Since 2018 Farm Bill

The farm economy has changed significantly since the 2018 farm bill, with production costs rising faster than the prices farmers…

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Ag Matters: A Listening Ear for Farmers

According to recent data from the Iowa Concern Hotline, run by Iowa State Extension, most callers are just seeking a…

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“Building Iowa’s Cattle Future” Plan

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has set its state policy priorities for 2027. CEO Bryan Whaley states the association’s policy package…

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