USDA is keeping a close eye on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says she expects a panel decision in favor of U.S. corn producers later this year. “We’re confident in the arguments we’re making about sound science, about how the agreement is structured,…… Continue Reading

Iowa’s climatologist says growing conditions have been favorable across most areas of the state. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield that could lead to higher yields. “We’re about half a degree below average, so we’ve had a near normal temperature behavior through summer and right around normal for rainfall.” But he says some farmers in northwest Iowa…… Continue Reading