by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 23, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
When we negotiate trade agreements like the United States ? Mexico ? Canada Agreement (USMCA), the work doesn?t end once the deals are signed. They are only just starting. The groundwork is laid for future talks on trade issues because the parameters are now defined....
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 22, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Many times, when we think about South America, we don?t necessarily think about frost. Especially when it comes to the countries that are bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. This doesn?t mean that they cannot be subject to strange weather patterns, just...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 21, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Producers are always looking for a way to be more profitable with their operations. There are always different opportunities out there that might work for your farm. Sometimes it is supplying to a marketplace that you have not considered in the past.For a customer...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 20, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
In Iowa, we are certainly no strangers to what Mother Nature can do. In the three years I have been here, I have seen flooding, drought, derechos, baseball-sized hail, tornadoes, and more.During this time of year, the eyes of farmers and the markets are on the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 19, 2021 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Today, we are concluding our multipart series with National Pork Producers Council Chief Veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom. We have talked about African Swine Fever and the pace of vaccines. Today we will finish up on a few herd health topics such as Foot and Mouth...