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CFA Pleased to Present Report: Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth; Signs onto Ag Data Transparent Program as First Canadian Farm Industry Member

Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is proud to present its recently published report, Data as a Foundation for Sustainable Productivity Growth.

The report emphasizes the critical need for a comprehensive policy and legislative framework to harness the benefits of advanced data analytics and precision farming. It highlights the essential role of both government and industry leaders in establishing clear parameters for data use, sharing and interoperability, alongside fostering public and private investments in connectivity infrastructure and equipment standards.

The report includes six key recommendations to harness data to help achieve agriculture’s immense potential as both an economic engine and a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.

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Trade and Profitability Top Iowa Farmer's Minds at State Fair

Video: Trade and Profitability Top Iowa Farmer's Minds at State Fair

In this special Iowa State Fair edition, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig provides a comprehensive update on Iowa agriculture's key challenges and opportunities. The interview covers high-level trade negotiations involving President Trump's administration, cabinet members, and newly confirmed USDA officials, with particular focus on China and India market access. Naig discusses the complex dynamics of livestock markets, where cattle producers face record prices but struggle with financing, while pork producers see improving conditions after historical losses. The conversation addresses water quality management in central Iowa, emphasizing collaboration over conflict.