by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 7, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It was less than a year ago that we were worried about how we were going to be able to afford to put fertilizer on the fields in the fall or this spring and grow a crop in 2023. How were we going to break even when some prices were topping over $1,500 per ton for...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 6, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The Supreme Court?s decision to uphold California?s Proposition 12 has opened up a lot of discussion about the precedence it has set that will reach far beyond pork and poultry. Many are concerned that a patchwork of guidelines could be introduced in any industry and...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 5, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Prop 12 was supposed to go into effect on Saturday, but the state of California has added a six-month extended window for producers to be compliant with the rule. It also gives Congress six more months to try and find a solution.Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig weighed in...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 4, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Today is Independence Day and we are celebrating across the country. The warm weather will be reminiscent of that hot day in Philadelphia 247 years ago. While we gather for fireworks and time with family, we will likely all notice that the price of having that family...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 3, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We have definitely had a more active weather pattern in the past few days. In fact, yesterday was the first day since Thursday that Des Moines did not see any rainfall. Mind you, I am not complaining. We need the rain. I am just pointing out that things have changed...
