by Riley Smith | Feb 21, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
In this month?s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the USDA lowered the use of corn in ethanol by 25 million bushels. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University?s Economic Forecasting Group, said this is a bit of a concern since the...
by Riley Smith | Feb 20, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Consumer demand in China is returning as a COVID wave eases and residents respond to the government?s elimination of most COVID-related restrictions. This increased activity, paired with economic strength for the Chinese consumer, points to a strong second quarter for...
by Riley Smith | Feb 20, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Medicago, a drug manufacturer in Quebec City, Canada, has announced that it is closing down operations. While Health Canada has approved Medicago?s plant-based vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially given notice that Medicago?s vaccine will not...
by Riley Smith | Feb 17, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Not much has changed recently in the U.S. Drought Monitor. It?s great that it?s not getting worse, but we need to start to make progress on those moisture deficits. Thankfully, Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said that the warmer temperatures we?ve seen...
by Riley Smith | Feb 17, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The United States and the United Kingdom continue to explore the path towards a trade agreement, though there are still several obstacles that need to be addressed. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, the countries have...
