by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 26, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Before planters even rolled into Iowa fields this spring, there were early warnings that a hot and dry summer could pose serious challenges for the 2025 growing season. While summer is still in its first week, crop conditions across much of the state are holding up...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 25, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
U.S. corn growers face mounting challenges in marketing their crop abroad, from persistent ag trade deficits to being undercut by Brazilian corn during their peak harvest season. Shifting global demand has made it harder for American producers to stay competitive....
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 24, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Ashley Johnson of the National Pork Producers Council, we looked at the pork industry’s positives and concerns about the recently released MAHA report. While the science behind meat’s role in a healthy diet was reaffirmed,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 23, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Back in May, I spoke with Dr. Ashley Johnson, Director of Food Policy for the National Pork Producers Council, during a visit to Washington, D.C., about the importance of maintaining science-based dietary guidelines. During that conversation, she acknowledged the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 20, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Cooperative Ventures, the innovation fund formed by farmer-owned cooperatives CHS and GROWMARK, has announced a new investment in Precision AI, an emerging leader in autonomous aerial technology and real-time, plant-level input decisions. FEATURED CONVERSATION WITH...
