Secretary Naig Anticipates Record Year for Progress on Water Quality Wetlands Within Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 12, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship anticipates a record calendar year for progress toward the construction of Department-sponsored water quality wetlands within
USDA Releases July WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, USDA pegged both old and new crop U.S. corn ending stocks well below trade estimates while also providing a much larger U.S. wheat ending stocks estimate. According to the latest USDA WASDE report
USDA Confirms Avian Flu In Three Minnesota Turkey Flocks
(Washington, DC) — The USDA is confirming an outbreak of avian flu affecting two Minnesota turkey flocks. The agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the cases in Kandiyohi and Renville counties on Tuesday. The case
More Layoffs Announced at John Deere in Iowa
(WATERLOO, IA) — More than 300 John Deere employees are set to be laid off by the end of September according to new reports out this week. According to a news report from KWWL-TV, an employee email
Grain Prices Hit Lowest Level Since COVID
Grain prices have fallen to their lowest level since COVID-19. A Bloomberg report extended this year’s losses to 17 percent, with grains trading at the lowest point since 2020. It’s a sharp reversal from the post-COVID rally
Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in June
U.S. sales of ag tractors and combines in June fell below the reported sales from the same month in 2023. New Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says June sales of two-wheel drive tractors dropped 16
Election Politics Taint House Ag Hearing
House Ag leaders launched a fusillade of election-season accusations against each other at a hearing intended to focus on government regulations’ impact on producers. It was an uncharacteristic attack against the chairman. Top House Ag Democrat David
EPA Could Miss the 2026 RFS Volume Deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency is required by statute to finalize 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes by October 31, 2024. However, reports say those volumes for 2026 and beyond could be delayed until 2025. If a unified agenda
CA Drivers Could Save $2.7 Billion Annually With E15
A new study finds California drivers could save up to 20 cents per gallon if the state allowed gas stations to sell E15 fuel. California is the only state that doesn’t allow fuel made of 15 percent