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Ag input uncertainties on the rise

Ag input uncertainties are causing stress on many farms. Central Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman says commodity and fertilizer markets are volatile. “Farmers are meeting with their lenders right now to finalize their financing and their credit for the coming year, and there’s a huge...

Federal uncertainties weighing on farm families

Farmers are concerned about uncertainties at the federal level. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says recent layoffs at USDA and questions about the farm bill and tax policies are causing stress on the farm. “There’s question around just the availability of...

Ethanol export uncertainties in 2025

The vice president of government affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association says there could be some uncertainty for ethanol exports this year. Ed Hubbard says he’s concerned about the country’s trading relationships with Canada and Mexico amid ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration....

Growth Energy’s Skor outlines SAF uncertainties, need for 45Z

Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (right) talks with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor at the Iowa Farm Bureau’s December meeting. The CEO of Growth Energy says sustainable aviation fuel has an uncertain future. Emily Skor says SAF discussions gained some steam in 2024, but it...

Uncertainties spark questions about conservation funding

Some farmers and landowners might be concerned about access to conservation funds given uncertainty with the farm bill and a change in administration. But Adam Kiel with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund says he’s assured by the private sector’s focus on sustainable agriculture....

Iowa turkey producer reflects on industry uncertainties

A southeast Iowa turkey producer says 2024 has been a year of challenges. Tim Meyer raises nearly 60,000 turkeys annually in Henry County. “That market is slowly climbing out a little bit. I’m much more positive about the turkey market than I was six...