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Innovations advancing real Christmas tree popularity

Innovations advancing real Christmas tree popularity

Artificial Christmas trees have risen in popularity over the years but innovations in the real Christmas tree industry in the last decade have provided a surge in popularity for the real deal. Christmas tree grower John Tillman of Washington state says recent advancements have provided producers with a more diverse product and given consumers a greater choice for the holidays. Tilman says traceability of seedlings has given tree farms more confidence in their future fully grown trees. Tilman...

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Lawmakers propose additional aid for farmers

Lawmakers propose additional aid for farmers

Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by the Trump administration. House Agriculture...

Naig encourages Iowans to celebrate agriculture during America 250

Naig encourages Iowans to celebrate agriculture during America 250

As planning begins for America 250, the nationwide commemoration of the United States reaching 250 years, Iowa leaders are emphasizing that the milestone is not only about looking back. It is also about recognizing what has made the country successful, and what will...

ICA heading into 2026 with plenty of optimism

ICA heading into 2026 with plenty of optimism

Cattle producers from across the state recently gathered in Altoona for the annual Iowa Cattle Industry Convention. This year’s gathering had one of the highest attendance numbers from both producers and industry-leading companies. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO...

USDA finalizes stage two of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

USDA finalizes stage two of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

Eligible farmers and ranchers are now invited to apply for specific disaster relief. The American Relief Act, passed in late 2024, authorized the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, and applications for farmers and ranchers are now open. Danny Munch, an economist...

Soybean marketplace remains quiet despite positive export news

Soybean marketplace remains quiet despite positive export news

Despite good news for the soybean complex in terms of export demand this week, the markets have not responded with bullish price movement. China has secured at least seven million tons of U.S. soybeans after multiple purchases during the past two weeks. That puts...

Ethanol production hits another record high

Ethanol production hits another record high

The Energy Information Administration said ethanol output jumped to a new record high in the seven days ending on December 12. U.S. production rose to an average of 1.131 million barrels a day, which the agency said is up from 1.105 million the previous week and...

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USTR taking measured approach on Nicaragua

USTR taking measured approach on Nicaragua

The USTR recently announced that the U.S. will impose tariffs on all imported Nicaraguan goods that are not originating under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The tariff will initially be set at zero but is set to...

Lawmakers propose additional aid for farmers

Lawmakers propose additional aid for farmers

Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by the Trump administration. House Agriculture...