Ag News

Senator Grassley discusses tax policy

IARN – During his weekly ag conference call with broadcasters and reporters, United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on Tuesday was asked for an update on Senate work regarding tax

USMEF producer team explores Mexico market

IARN – A team of livestock and grain producers recently traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to Monterrey, Mexico, to participate in the Expo Carnes trade show and

So where CAN we find savings on inputs?

IARN – Last week, we talked with Gail Stratman from FMC about the importance of not cutting corners on weed control—because skimping there can cost you more in the long

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