by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 21, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While Mother Nature has been unable to make up her mind if she wants sunny or rainy weather this week, Iowa farmers are mostly thankful that we are getting precipitation to build up soil moistures to start the year.The flip side of that coin is that Iowa farmers are...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 20, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Managing risk, both on the cost of production and to maximize revenue opportunities, are crucial for business. Kevin Sheehan, National Pork Board Director of Processor Engagement, says the CME Cutout Contract is an additional price discovery and contract option for...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 20, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Today it was announced by U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice that the USDA will lead a new program from the Biden Administration aimed at helping rural communities access resources and funding, create employment...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 19, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It won?t be long now, and we will see the planters rolling in earnest across Iowa. The first days of a new growing season are filled with excitement, anticipation, and angst. We are ready to see what we can produce, but we are also filled with trepidation because we...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Apr 18, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
I don?t need to tell you that soybean prices are doing well right now. Demand is strong, and supplies are facing different challenges and victories across the globe. This means that this year?s crop will once again be important for the U.S. Ag industry. With input...
