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...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 19, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The New World Screwworm is once again drawing attention as it creeps closer to the U.S. border. While it hasn’t been found in the United States, recent cases further south have raised red flags across the livestock industry. Because this flesh-eating parasite can...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 18, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
When it comes to protecting a swine herd, waiting until a problem arises is already too late. The risks are real—and constantly evolving- from emerging diseases to foreign animal threats. That’s why the Swine Health Information Center is focused on keeping producers...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 16, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The biofuels industry has faced a rough stretch in recent years, with uncertainty and setbacks taking a toll not just on producers but on the entire agricultural economy. Blending decisions made under the previous administration led to the closure of several ethanol...