by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 20, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The latest chapter in the proposed Mexican ban on GMO corn unfolded last week. The Mexican government says that it will back off on the GMO ban for yellow corn, but will keep it in place for white corn. However, they want to see an open transition to non-GMO yellow...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 17, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With the Farm Bill up for renewal, Congress is hearing from stakeholders all around the country. It is the largest piece of farm and food legislation, and all corners are weighing in. It isn?t just farmers and farm organizations, but also state governments that are...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 16, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories
As we talk about the carbon pipeline projects that are in the works across the state, we hear a lot of concerns being raised. One of those concerns has to do with property rights and the two most frightening words in Iowa Agriculture, and that is ?eminent domain.?...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 15, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As we move through the second month of 2023, many Ag groups have their priorities already thought out, however as new information comes in and events unfold, they sometimes have to regroup and tweak their strategies and priorities a little bit. That is especially true...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Feb 14, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Last week, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit was held in Des Moines, and people came from all across the country to talk about the state of the industry as we move forward into 2023. They talked about policy, their wishes for the next year, and talked about challenges...