Iowa

Terry Branstad, U.S. Ambassador to China, will step down to work on the Donald Trump re-election campaign. According to Reuters Branstad’s popularity in Iowa, having served there as governor for over two decades, as an asset to Trump. Bran ...

As recently as last Tuesday, September 1st, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said USDA was finishing up writing the rules for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. During a recent trip to Iowa, the secretary said the rules have been written and they’ll be announced this week. ...

The USDA is out with its final rule on payment limits and its definition of farmers who are “actively engaged”, under the 2018 Farm Bill. Senate Finance Chair and Agriculture Committee member Chuck Grassley has pursued farm payment limits for years, getting language in House and Senate farm bills twice, only to see it ditched in conference negotiations both for the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. “Th .

The Department of Agriculture has processed more than 220,000 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments to farmers and ranchers. In a weekly update, USDA data shows the department has issued $2.8 billion to farmers so far, with Iowa producers receiving the most, at $144 million for row crops, and $150 million for livestock ...

Senator Chuck Grassley expects another coronavirus aid package, despite a surprisingly good jobs report last week and recoveries in a variety of ag sectors. The Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said the price of corn is still way down, which could be offset some by renewed economic activity ...

Supporters say legislation introduced this week would address livestock industry issues relating to dealer payment default. Republicans, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, Monday, introduced the Securing All Livestock Equitably, or SALE Act ...

As we look ahead to a New Year, it promises to be a busy one for the Oregon agriculture industry.  That according to Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor.  She said while trade remains a concern, that front has improved for Oregon farmer year over year.   “...

Organizers recently announced the 11th Gathering of the Green Conference in Davenport, Iowa. The event, planned for March 18-21, is a conference for John Deer enthusiast and collectors. Organizers say the conference site at the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport, Iowa, will transform into a County Fair atmosphere with elaborate displays that focus on the 2020 theme, "It's Fair Time... Read Mor

Ask longtime Ag senator Chuck Grassley, and he’ll tell you President Trump is right to continue his tariff pressure on China.  The Iowa Republican says he agrees with President Trump’s strategy to keep the tariff pressure on China to get serious in negotiations, which were planned to resume this month.   However...

Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Mike Braun of Indiana introduced the Define WOTUS Act last week.  The legislation will codify a definition of the Waters of the U.S. Rule and reassert Congressional authority to define the term.   Ernst says the Obama-era rule threatened Iowa’s farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses by giving the federal government authority to regulate water in 97% of Iowa.