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Ag Decision Maker retweeted
Harvest relief for America’s farmers.
Today, @POTUS and @SecRollins announced the Harvest Fuel Relief Program — making $8 BILLION available for one-time payments to farmers facing higher costs and market disruptions.
Here’s what that means:
➡️ Payments to help cover a portion of estimated losses for the 2026 crop year.
➡️ Payment amounts based on planted acres, production costs, crop yields, and prices.
➡️ Row crop payment rates announced in November, with details for other eligible commodities to follow.
➡️ Application will be available online using a Login.gov account that is connected to USDA.
🔗 usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
What's Up with Dyed Diesel? - the executive order, state response, and what it means for Iowa producers from @CALT_IowaState calt.iastate.edu/post/whats-…
Ag Market Insights, October 2026 with Guang Tian, @ISUANR economist. youtu.be/CAnbKxM7Q1A?si=ixhf…
Map tools visualizing payments for 2025 ARC-CO and PLC payments are available @CARD_ISU card.iastate.edu/tools/farm-…
Iowa producers have until Dec 11 to elect/enroll in safety net programs with @usdaFSA for the 2026 crop. Our Farm Bill Decision Tool uses program data and price projections to compare ARC-CO and PLC for those decisions. go.iastate.edu/AGDMA133A
ALT ARC-CO-PLC estimator
Iowa producers have until Dec 11 to elect/enroll in safety net programs with @usdaFSA for the 2026 crop. Our Farm Bill Decision Tool uses program data and price projections to compare ARC-CO and PLC for those decisions. go.iastate.edu/AGDMA133A
ALT ARC-CO-PLC estimator
Ag Decision Maker retweeted
Delayed harvest and wet conditions could create more than just agronomic challenges.
Could recent weather affect your crop insurance coverage?
- Document damage
- Keep harvest records
- Contact your agent early
Read more at go.iastate.edu/DADQAY
#CropInsurance #Harvest
ALT Corn being harvested
Updated comparison of #Iowaag historical fuel, fertilizer and crop prices, go.iastate.edu/AGDMD117
ALT Iowa crop prices compared to fuel
AgDM Decision Tool estimates accumulated weighted returns by month. For corn producers, cash rent farmers never surpassed production costs for the 2025 crop. Landowners, with no debt reached positive returns in June. go.iastate.edu/AGDMA185
ALT accumulated returns
It is a good afternoon to check out AgDM September updates - much to consider as farmers head to the field this fall. extension.iastate.edu/agdm/
ALT September website updates
Ag Decision Maker retweeted
🚜 Harvest is here, and so is farm equipment on Iowa roads. This fall, slow down, watch for blind spots, and give combines, grain carts, and tillage equipment plenty of room to maneuver. #FarmSafetyWeek #NFSHW26
Review road safety tips for this fall 👉 extension.iastate.edu/news/s…
ALT Large green tractor driving on a rural road with power lines overhead during National Farm Safety and Health Week.
The most recent USDA AMS report for September lists $5.50/gallon for the average Iowa farm diesel price, with a range of $5.44–$5.60. That is a 90% increase from February to September in fuel costs. extension.iastate.edu/agdm/a…
ALT Ag Decision Maker Sept 2026 Figure 1
Fuel costs are one portion of machinery operating costs. As harvest approaches, with increased fuel prices, have you assessed the impact on your cost to operate equipment? extension.iastate.edu/agdm/a…
ALT combine in field
Had a great time celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Northeast Iowa Research and Demonstration farm last night. Learn what your research farm can do for you!
ALT Research farm exec board
ALT President Tim Burrack
ALT Guests who have been involved for 50-years
Did you know September is #NationalPreparednessMonth? There's no better time than TODAY to consider how to manage your farm's digital risk with new checklists podbean.com/ew/pb-f689y-1b50…
Happening tomorrow! It will be a great day to celebrate 50 years of @ISUANR @ISUExtension research! Join the fun at the Northeast Iowa Research Farm!
ALT Northeast research farm field day
Listening to Angie, @nciacrops and Eric at today's Fertilizer and Finance - a couple options left for these sessions this week!
ALT Angie presenting
ALT Eric presenting
There are 3 more Fertilizer and Finance Workshops coming up! Learn how to make profitable nutrient mgmt decisions for your crops.
Aug. 25 - Mason City
Aug. 26 - Iowa City
Aug. 27 - Perry
Register at: crops.extension.iastate.edu/…
#Fertilizer #Crops #IowaAg #Workshop @AgDecisionMaker
ALT Fertilizer and Finance Workshops. Making Profitable Nutrient Management Decisions.
Prepare to be more efficient going into the 2027 crop season - this is a highly informative program!
There are 3 more Fertilizer and Finance Workshops coming up! Learn how to make profitable nutrient mgmt decisions for your crops.
Aug. 25 - Mason City
Aug. 26 - Iowa City
Aug. 27 - Perry
Register at: crops.extension.iastate.edu/…
#Fertilizer #Crops #IowaAg #Workshop @AgDecisionMaker
ALT Fertilizer and Finance Workshops. Making Profitable Nutrient Management Decisions.
Ag Decision Maker retweeted
As global demand for bio-based products continues to rise, a new resource helps Iowa producers evaluate their role in this emerging market. @AgDecisionMaker
Learn more 👉 extension.iastate.edu/news/i…
ALT Green forage harvester unloading chopped crops into a white truck in a vast field under clear blue sky.