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Demand remains strong despite President Trump’s tariffs

Demand remains strong despite President Trump’s tariffs

Economists continue to study the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are having on international trade. But one ag economist says they have not put a dent in consumers' buying patterns. Dr. Darren Hudson, Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness at Texas Tech University, said where you can see the effect of the tariffs is on the export side. However, Hudson said he sees a different picture when he looks at demand. Hudson said this ultimately means the...

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Farmers want to sell their crops, not collect payments

Farmers want to sell their crops, not collect payments

As Iowa farmers look back on 2025 and begin planning for the year ahead, trade remains one of the biggest issues shaping the future of agriculture. It has been a year marked by disruption, uncertainty, and tight margins, leaving many producers searching for stability...

Looking back on 2025 and preparing for 2026 in the swine industry

Looking back on 2025 and preparing for 2026 in the swine industry

It’s important for pig farmers to take a close look at the balance sheet because it helps set the fundamental outlook moving forward into the coming year. Lee Schulz, chief economist with Ever.Ag, says one of the key highlights has been production, which was projected...

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...

Buying soybeans from a trusted source, designed for local conditions

Buying soybeans from a trusted source, designed for local conditions

When choosing which soybeans to plant, growers want to make sure that they are buying seed from a trusted source that is just as committed to soybeans as growers are. Monty Malone, a soybean variety development lead with Xitavo says that the Xitavo soybean...

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...

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