Tag: Iowa
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Iowa Farm Groups Back EPA Biofuel Proposal
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa’s leading corn and soybean organizations are supporting a new Environmental Protection Agency proposal aimed at protecting renewable fuel demand and strengthening domestic markets for agricultural commodities. The proposal would require the full reallocation of renewable fuel volumes affected by small refinery exemptions granted for 2025 under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.…
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UFARM Takes Peoples Company Name
LINCOLN, Neb. — United Farm and Ranch Management is now operating as Peoples Company, bringing the nearly century-old business under the name of the Iowa-based firm that acquired it in January 2025. The name change took effect Oct. 2. The former UFARM team will continue serving landowners in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota.…
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Courtney Knupp Takes Leadership of Soybean Checkoff
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Courtney Knupp began work Oct. 1 as chief executive officer of the United Soybean Board, bringing nearly two decades of agricultural policy, trade and market development experience to the organization overseeing the national soybean checkoff. USB’s farmer board ratified her appointment in July. She most recently served as director of global…
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Iowa Corn Growers Applaud New USDA Regenerative Agriculture Rule
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa corn producers are welcoming a newly finalized USDA rule that supporters believe could expand opportunities for farmers using conservation practices while strengthening the market for renewable fuels. The Iowa Corn Growers Association says the new federal framework is an important step toward recognizing on-farm conservation efforts that may qualify under the…
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Iowa Cattle Producer Charged Following Livestock Neglect Investigation
WINTERSET, Iowa — A Madison County cattle producer is facing dozens of criminal charges after authorities reported finding malnourished cattle and multiple dead animals on a farm near Winterset. According to court records, 29-year-old Blake Rutz was arrested after an investigation uncovered more than 50 cows and several calves in poor condition. Authorities also reported…
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Corteva announces headquarters plans following company split
Corteva has announced where its two future companies will be headquartered following the company’s planned separation later this year. The agricultural technology company says its crop protection business, currently referred to as “New Corteva,” will be based in Indianapolis, Indiana following the separation expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. Company officials say the Indianapolis…