TOP AG NEWS
Nearly All Farms Won’t be Impacted by Stepped-Up Basis, Vilsack Says; Economists Disagree
After much scrutiny toward the Biden Administration for the changes to the Capital Gains Tax outlined in the “Build Back…
Farmland Values Continue Nationwide Spike
After several record-breaking farmland sales across counties throughout Iowa, the trend of increased farmland prices is picking up speed throughout…
$3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health and Nutrition Announced by USDA
To address ongoing market challenges facing producers and supply chain disruption, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $3 billion investment…
Iowa Department of Agriculture to Continue Offering Cover Crop Insurance Discount
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig recently announced the agency’s Cover Crop Insurance Discount will be once again offered to Iowa…
Feedlot Placements, Prices Improving
After a months-long wait for feedlots to “turn the corner” on supplies, recent data is showing the industry could be…
Corn Harvest 18% Complete, Soybean 16%
Now ahead of the five-year average, U.S. corn growers have harvested 18% of the nation’s corn crop according to the…
Imports from Mexico Continue Pressure on U.S. Tomato Growers
Tomato imports from Mexico have increased by 60% in the last decade and that trend is projected to continue, according…
Early Autumn Warmth Progresses Corn Maturity, Harvest
Much of the Corn Belt is experiencing near-record-breaking temperatures to round out September. The week ending October 2nd is projected…
$28 Billion in Conservation Funding Included in “Build Back Better” Bill
Boasting the largest federal investment in land stewardship since the 1930’s dust bowl, farm state Democrats have proposed a $28…
Farmers Encouraged to Look at Margin Protection Insurance
Since USDA’s Risk Management Agency introduced Margin Protection Insurance in 2016, few have taken advantage of the unique benefits the…