by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 26, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall testified yesterday in front of the House Agriculture Committee about climate change and the agriculture sector. Duvall stated that American farmers and ranchers have already made great strides in improving the impact they...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 25, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It is a strange time. Normally, we would be gearing up for an in-person gathering at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, next week. However, due to the pandemic that took a hold of us just after Commodity Classic last year, we are grounded and meeting virtually. This...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 24, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Last month, Governor Reynolds proposed an increase in the availability of biofuels at pumps across Iowa. Last week, we heard from the Fuel Choice Coalition in the state of Iowa, they aired some concerns about the legislation that they had. Now, a few biofuels groups...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 23, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Today the United States Senate confirmed former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as the 32nd United States Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack is returning to the post he vacated four years ago after serving eight years as the 30th Secretary of Agriculture under President Barrack...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 22, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
National FFA Week is underway. You may notice many farm broadcasters and Ag personalities sharing photos of their days in the blue, corduroy jacket. Many schools commemorate the week with celebrations, competitions, and information about what FFA can do for students....