Ag News

AFBF emphasizes need for economic assistance

IARN – There are still many challenges facing farm country. During a recent phone call with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall took the opportunity

Tariff aid expected this week or next

IARN – With farm margins under pressure, USDA is expected to roll out long anticipated tariff assistance soon. Read more at Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.

Soybean demand can still grow in livestock industry

IARN – The United Soybean Board (USB) is looking at every opportunity to expand demand for U.S. soybeans. And even though the livestock industry is currently the biggest customer for

Midwest governors pushing for year-round E15

IARN – Several Midwest Governors collectively called on Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Retailer Fuel Choice Act of 2025. It’s a bill that would allow the year-round, nationwide

Making plans to manage multiple crop threats

IARN – Every year, farmers have to deal with many different crop issues, whether it’s pests, diseases, or weeds. Some of these crop threats will even start to impact farmers

Formosa Food Company Relocating to Sioux Falls

Hull, Iowa — A food processing company with facilities in Hull and Sioux Center is moving its business to Sioux Falls. Formosa Food in Hull has its roots back to

Creating success in the soy industry by driving demand

IARN – It’s been a challenging year financially for many farmers, especially on the soybean side of things. Tariffs, trade deals, and swinging market prices have all added a significant

Naig says Vietnam is ready to buy more Iowa products

IARN – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the state’s recent trade mission to Southeast Asia revealed significant opportunities for Iowa agriculture in Vietnam. The delegation included Iowa commodity