Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

6 days ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Dustin Hoffmann

by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 2, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News Since returning to office in January, President Trump has once again brought trade policy to the forefront of national discussion. His previous use of tariffs is now facing scrutiny from the U.S. Court of International Trade, reigniting debate over their impact.

1 week ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Mark A. Magnuson

by Mark Magnuson | May 29, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News The Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign urging Congress to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12. The Center calls it an “overreaching law” that’s driving up U.S. grocery prices. The “Food Price Fix” campaign has a website, educational video, and a letter-writing initiative asking voters to contact their lawmakers and urge them to pass a federal fix.

1 week ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Dustin Hoffmann

by Dustin Hoffmann | May 26, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News If you slept through history class, you did not miss anything about General Daniel Butterfield. Nobody really talks about him. However, there is not an American who does not know at least something about him, even if they do not realize it.

3 weeks ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Mark A. Magnuson

by Mark Magnuson | May 13, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News Uncertainty in the ag sector is nothing new. However, the level of uncertainty for all areas of agriculture has ramped up in 2025. Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says that U.S. agriculture needs more stable ground to stand on to be as efficient and productive as possible without the fears of increased uncertainty.

3 weeks ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Dustin Hoffmann

by Dustin Hoffmann | May 13, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News Nitrogen is essential to growing a healthy crop, but it can come with environmental and regulatory challenges. As sustainability becomes a bigger priority for consumers and policymakers, farmers seek solutions that maintain productivity while reducing runoff and greenhouse gas emissions.