IARN — Do you know a student passionate about supporting agriculture? How about a farmer dedicated to protecting natural resources? If so, now is the time to nominate deserving individuals for one of eight Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) Leadership Awards. Read more
Soybean Harvest Nearing Completion; Corn Harvest Almost Half Done
Statewide Iowa — Harvest continues in the Hawkeye State. The weekly crop report from the USDA tells us the soybean harvest is nearing completion on a statewide basis and farmers have a good start harvesting corn. Read more
IDALS announces Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion grants
IARN — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion grants for Iowa producers. The grant program matches up to $25,000 per project to help farmers, businesses and non-profits increase or diversify their agricultural product offerings. Read more
Stepped-up basis still in Biden administration’s crosshairs
IARN — The stepped-up basis tax break is still in the Biden Administration’s crosshairs, based on recent Congressional testimony. Read more
Iowa Corn, IRFA call on Biden to unleash potential of biofuels
IARN — Two Iowa farm groups are calling on President Biden to expand market opportunities for biofuels. Read more
Governor’s Carbon Sequestration Task Force To Meet Tuesday
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says farmers are part of the conversation about capturing and storing carbon because common soil conservation practices can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Read more