by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 31, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Yesterday, we started a year in review with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and today we will conclude our look back on the year that was for Agriculture in our state. You can’t start another look into 2024 without talking about the Iowa State Fair. It’s the biggest...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 30, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It’s hard to believe that 2024 is coming to an end on Wednesday. It feels like just yesterday that we were kicking off the new year. I know they say time flies, but this one felt like we blinked and missed it. However, as fast as this year seemed to go, it wasn’t...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 27, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
You don’t have to spend a lot of time talking to Iowa pork producers about the supply side of the industry. We know what it takes to raise a hog and get from weening to finishing. There are a lot of feed and health programs out there, you must take your pick to find...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 26, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As we prepare and finalize plans for the 2025 crop, we have to start thinking about how we will protect our plants in the fields. So many factors are beyond our control, but crop protection isn’t necessarily one of them. While things may not go according to plan or...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Dec 25, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News
“Christmastime is here.” Those are the opening words to one of my favorite holiday tunes and the theme of the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. It is one of my favorite specials of the season. I will be watching it here today as I celebrate the day. Also, one of the...