California’s Prop 12 is well known within the U.S. pork industry for causing challenges in selling products into the state. However, it’s not the first time that a state has tried this. Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, said something...
Recognizing and appreciating your past accomplishments is essential, reminding you of how far you’ve come and the challenges you’ve overcome. However, if you dwell too long on past successes, you risk losing sight of new opportunities and growth. True progress comes...
It can still feel like a new product, but short stature corn has been in the market for decades now. As planting season gets nearer, farmers may want to consider this resilient and flexible corn hybrid. Myron Stine, president of Stine Seed, said they believe short...
Several hot topics are making waves in Washington, D.C. this week, and the American Farm Bureau Federation is keeping track of all of them. Just one month after a new Congress was sworn in and two weeks after a new President was inaugurated, our nation’s capital is...
Last weekend President Trump announced a plan to implement 25% tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada. The tariffs have since been delayed for 30 days to allow for more time for negotiations. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that although he...
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Those imports will resume in the next several days. To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of bison and cattle from...
Cattle prices may be riding high, but smart producers know the market can turn fast. While strong prices create optimism, they also bring risk—making now the perfect time to secure protection. Unexpected shifts in demand, weather, or input costs can quickly erode...
Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can limit the chances of parasites affecting the efficiency and performance of your beef herd. Dr. D.L Step, a professional services veterinarian with...
USDA’s first Cattle Inventory report for 2025 reflects a year over year decrease says USDA livestock analyst Mike McConnell. The overall herd size continues to contract with numbers remaining very low, but McConnell says that there are some interesting takeaways from...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program. Small-scale meat processors and custom lockers are encouraged to submit proposals to expand meat processing capacity within Iowa. This grant is...
