Ag News

RFA sees a more level playing field for ethanol

IARN – The ethanol industry is feeling confident about the future of ethanol with President Trump and GOP lawmakers’ plans to reduce support for electric vehicles. The President and Congressional

Ag markets look ahead to end-of-March reports

IARN – It was a fairly quiet week in the ag marketplace, and that’s largely because of the fact that the grains are waiting for the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly

Support announced for HPAI prevention research

IARN – USDA is continuing to roll out its plan to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry flocks. On Thursday United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced funding for

Dairy economics remain solid, for now

IARN – There are numerous hurdles for U.S. ag producers to navigate in 2025. The back and forth between the United States and trade partners over tariffs, and lower commodity

All U.S. pork facilities reinstated to export to China

IARN – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce successful efforts to renew registrations of all 300+ U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities eligible to export

USDA: U.S. ag trade deficit continues to grow

IARN – USDA has published the latest ag trade data for the current fiscal year. USDA economist Bart Kenner details the latest export and import projections from October to January.

Year-round E15 is a win for everyone

IIARN – One of the keys to America’s energy independence can be found in America’s farmland. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said that year-round E15 could prove to