Mixed and mostly lower start to the week for grain and oilseed futures
Markets react to ongoing demand concerns and a lack of bullish weather news. Weather across the Midwest has been a mix. While planting got off to a decent start in some areas, wet conditions over the weekend
Outside Market Volatility Weighing on Ag Markets Monday
Heavy volatility is being seen in outside markets on Monday with pressure on stocks, the U.S. dollar and crude oil while gold is soaring higher again. It appears some of this is starting to spill over into
Early Soybean Disease Control
Early planted soybeans often equate to high yields. However, early planting comes with inherent risks. Several pathogens that attack soybean seeds and seedlings — Phytophthora, Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium — survive in the soil and diseased plant
Six Cattle Technology Trends That Continue to Push Boundaries
Osage, Iowa (April 21, 2025) –The cattle industry has seen a sharp rise in technology in recent years. While new high-tech tools are promising, they also have to be practical, user-friendly and offer a solid return on
NCGA Welcomes USTR’s Final 301 Shipbuilding Decision as a Step Forward
The Office of the United States Trade Representative on Thursday released final actions related to Section 301 fees on Chinese-made vessels arriving at American ports, making significant changes from the initial proposed actions. The development comes after
U.S. Grains Council Reacts To USTR Action On Maritime Shipping
Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its notice of action and proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The notice included targeted coverage
Nearly $264K in Scholarships Awarded to Iowa Students by Iowa Farm Bureau
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa— The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76
USTR’s Final Actions on 301 Shipbuilding an Improvement, NCGA Says
The Office of the United States Trade Representative on Thursday released final actions related to Section 301 fees on Chinese-made vessels arriving at American ports, making significant changes from the initial proposed actions. The development comes after
Farm Bill Still a Heavy Lift in 2025
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A key Senator says lawmakers could be in the same boat again this year on a new farm bill, though much will depend on spending cuts in the upcoming budget process. Iowa Republican Chuck
White House Budget Plan Proposes Local FSA, NRCS Office Closures
The Trump administration is planning to severely scale back or outright eliminate funding for many programs across the Agriculture Department, according to White House documents obtained, as it slashes workers and closes offices at the local level.