News Southern rust crowded out tar spot in 2025, pathologist says Corn farmers who saw heavy southern rust pressure in 2025 probably encountered less tar spot. Dr. Alison Robertson is an extension plant pathologist with Iowa State University. “I think wha... See more
News Trump administration says America First trade policy cutting deficit, boosting fairness The Trump administration says its America First trade policy approach is working. The 2026 Trade Policy Agenda released by the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office ... See more
News FAPRI analysis highlights tradeoffs of expanded E15 policy The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says an increase in E15 use would be positive for agriculture, but not a gamechanger. Seth Meyer tells Brown... See more
News Animal health takes center stage as pork producers meet with Minnesota legislators The Minnesota Pork Producers Association has several policy objectives as it prepares for an annual visit to St. Paul. Association board director Vince Baack says the ... See more
News Naig: House farm bill step forward, but long road ahead A state ag leader is not expecting the markup of the farm bill in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee to quickly culminate in congressional passage of the legislation. Iowa Department of Agricu... See more
