by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 15, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
On July 2nd, the D.C. Circuit Court struck down the May 2019 EPA rule which allowed for year-round E15 sales. The courts said that the EPA did not have the authority to grant the Reid Vapor Pressure waiver necessary to allow the sales. However, it did leave the door...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 14, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Staying ahead of the weeds is what the herbicide game is all about. Weeds adapt, needs change, and the ability to adapt is what keeps companies in business. On Tuesday, Corteva held a media field day at the Johnston, Iowa facility. It was here that they launched their...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 13, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Yesterday, we opened our discussion on swine health initiatives in 2021 with Dr. Liz Wagstrom, Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). We discussed where the fight against African Swine Fever was and the continued need for more border...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 12, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The swine industry is constantly on guard for any challenges to the health of the herds in the United States. This can be seen in the efforts to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) out of our borders. There are a lot of efforts going on...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 9, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Health in a swine herd is essential. With margins being tight between the price you pay to get your hogs and the price you sell them for, you cannot afford to throw money away. Merck Animal Health has been a partner in the swine industry for quite some time, and they...
