Iowa farm leaders and Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley are pressing President Donald Trump’s administration to take urgent action after China cut off purchases of American soybeans, threatening one of the state’s most important export markets.
Senate Republicans from farm states and soybean growers are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which they say are deepening economic pain in rural America.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is leading an eight-day trade mission to India, returning with a delegation of Iowa officials and business leaders to strengthen relationships she says are already showing results from her initial visit last year.
Above-average precipitation leaves some standing water in fields, but 18 percent of Iowa corn acres has reached the dough stage. Meanwhile, soybeans show progress with 69 percent of the crop blooming across the state and 33 percent already setting pods.
Researchers from Iowa State University say that the over application of fertilizer can be harmful, but under-applying can be too.
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said Monday he’s not worried by China’s unusually large purchase of soybeans from Brazil this month because President Donald Trump is working to protect U.S. farmers by reducing tariffs that will benefit them.
The tariffs aim to renegotiate trade agreements bilaterally, which could take years, affecting farmers and the state's economy, said Iowa State University economic professor Peter Orazem.
Trump’s trade war with China could leave American soybean farmers stranded while Brazil reaps the benefits.
Iowa State University researchers are urging longer growing seasons, more cover crops to combat high emissions
Ample soil moisture has boosted crops after years of drought, but corn and soybean prices have dwindled.
New U.S. Department of Agriculture data reveals that some counties, especially in Northeast and East-Central Iowa, produced millions less bushels last year.
Corn yields went up, soybeans yields dipped and hay yields plummeted, according to USDA data. Local disparities aren’t known yet.
Statewide average precipitation was 3.12 inches in October, but state is still 7 inches short of moisture this year.
Predicted rains may help replenish soil moisture before the ground freezes over.
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