by Dustin Hoffmann | May 27, 2020 | 5 Ag Stories, News
There was much mixed emotion when President Trump signed the executive order which invoked the Defense Production Act and told meatpackers to get back and running. Producers were happy to see the packers return. Many were looking at euthanizing animals or trying to...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 27, 2020 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Along with many other observances, May is Mental Health Month. During this COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen many efforts put forth to raise awareness for everybody affected by these difficult times. Agriculture is not alone in these struggles, but the struggles farmers...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 26, 2020 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The debates are flying all over the place. One day we hear that we need to be patient and China will live up to their purchases of $40 billion in U.S. Ag products. The next day, we are told that there is no way they are going to live up to it. We hear threats from the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 26, 2020 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It would not be fair to say that the dairy industry has been hurting like other Ag industries. If you were to take a snapshot of just 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, you would still see dairy taking a large hit. Producers dumping milk because the supply chain is...
by Dustin Hoffmann | May 25, 2020 | 5 Ag Stories, News
For many, the Memorial Day weekend signaled the beginning of the summer grilling season. Of course, for some of us diehards, the outdoor cooking season is all year round. The National Pork Board is working hard to promote pork during a grilling season that is not...
