by Riley Smith | Feb 7, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export value climbed 5% from 2023 despite a slight decrease in volume, as unit...
by Riley Smith | Feb 7, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
FFA alum Aaron Wetzel recently took over as the 2025 Chairman of the National FFA Sponsors’ Board. Wetzel is the Vice President of Production and Precision Agriculture with John Deere, where he’s spent over 35 years. Wetzel said technological curiosity will be a big...
by Riley Smith | Feb 6, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While the export sales were once again within the range of estimates, they are trending lower, and it will be tough for them to gain back much ground. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. McBride said there were...
by Riley Smith | Feb 6, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With the Super Bowl approaching this weekend, it’s important to remember how our favorite gameday snacks will put dollars back into the pockets of U.S. farmers. In fact, the National Chicken Council estimates that 1.47 billion chicken wings will be eaten on Sunday...
by Riley Smith | Feb 5, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
No matter what seed you select, a crop will only reach its maximum potential yield with the proper management practices. But with how much data goes into those decisions, that’s easier said than done. Stine Seed President Myron Stine said they are focusing more on...
