Iowa farmers seeing higher rental rates in 2021
News Desk Farm rental rates rising Iowa farmers are paying higher rental rates. According to the latest report from the Iowa State university Extension, most farmers in the state are seeing a…
Agribusiness
‘Farmmee’ app promises to connect farmers to solve problems together
New farm help app There’s a new app promising to help farmers with equipment breakdowns and more. Farmmee, created by Iowans, is a recently released app designed to let farmers…
Rainy, cloudy weather perfect for Iowa crops last week
Iowa crop report Plenty of rain along with cool and cloudy weather gave Iowa’s crop plenty to drink. According to the Iowa Crop Progress Report, there were only 3.5 days…
Biden budget plan includes billions in new agricultural investments
Biden ag budget President Joe Biden released his 2022 budget request including billions more for agriculture. The nearly $6 trillion dollar budget request calls for a $4 billion increase to…
JBS leaving National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – and Senator Grassley approves
JBS leaves NCBA A major meatpacker is leaving the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. JBS, one of four packers representing 80% of U-S beef, has left the NCBA as the group…
Iowa farmers nearly done with corn planting as rain finally arrives
Planting Season Update Iowa farmers are nearly done planting corn. According to the state’s crop progress report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were only about 2.5 days good…
USDA announces debt relief plan for American farmers
Debt Relief Plan The US Department of Agriculture announced its plan of debt relief for some farmers. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says they are publishing the first notice of…
‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ Report Released
Climate Smart Agriculture A 90 day report on climate smart agriculture is out. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a strategy requested by President Biden’s ‘Executive Order on Tackling the…
Major Ag Groups Want Major Changes to Cattle Market
Cattle Market Caucus Six major agriculture groups want action and discussion on the state of cattle markets. With a growing spread of packer margins and producer prices, the group of…
Survey Responses Need from Farmers for June Reports
Survey Responses Needed Major June reports need survey responses from Iowa farmers. Over the next few week the National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct two major mid-year surveys: the June…
Farm Tractor Sales Continue Growth
Tractor Sales Booming Farm tractor sales continue high growth. April sales grew over already large 2020 gains. US farm tractors saw double digit growth in the US and Canada as…
Iowa Farmers Nearing the Finish Line on Planting Season
Planting Progress There was a lot of rain the past week helping out crop progress while not hurting planting, either. According to the Iowa Crop Progress Report there were five…
Biden Administration Announces ‘America The Beautiful’ Program
America The Beautiful IOWA — The Biden Administration announced its 30 by 30 plan, renaming it the “America the Beautiful” proposal. The plan looks to collaboratively work to conserve and…
Iowa Farmers Make Progress on Planting During Dry Spell
Planting Update IOWA — With most of the week good for fieldwork, Iowa farmers got a lot of planting done. According to the Iowa Crop Progress Report, half of the…
Push to Prevent Next Meat Shortage Hits Big Obstacle
MAXWELL, Iowa (AP) — Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to help small meat processors expand so the nation…