by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 23, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As the U.S. works to expand agricultural trade, USDA officials say diversifying export markets is becoming more important for long-term stability. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says relying too heavily on one major buyer...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 22, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The Iowa Farm Act continues to move through the State Legislature as lawmakers work to finalize the comprehensive ag policy package before the session comes to a close. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the bill has already cleared the House with strong...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 21, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
New numbers from USDA show progress in reducing the U.S. agricultural trade deficit, but officials say there is still more work ahead to return to a long-standing trade surplus. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says when the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 20, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As farmers prepare to get the 2026 crop in the ground, attention is turning to both demand and costs, and how the balance between the two could shape the year ahead. In an interview with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 17, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
After more than a decade without major updates, reference prices used in federal farm programs are being adjusted, a change that could impact producer revenue moving forward. In an interview with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke...
