The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed that the effort to prevent ultra-processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful. The announcement came following news that the U.S. Department of Defense is not pursuing...
Whether you call it “bird flu”, “High-Path Avian Influenza”, or “H5N1” we have been watching this disease move about the country in birds and dairy cattle. Iowa has not been spared, but we haven’t gotten the brunt of it either. We get a full update from Iowa Ag...
Iowa has continued to be a national and global leader in agriculture, holding the number one spot in the production of hogs, corn, and eggs. This obviously has a huge impact on the state’s economy, which was clearly shown in the 2024 Iowa Agriculture Economic...
The Pork and Partners Community is dedicated to supporting health care professionals by offering a range of valuable resources. These resources include free continuing education opportunities, exciting events, featured recipes, evidence-based handouts, and...
As frustrations continue to mount over partisan farm bill gridlock in Washington D.C., ag advocates and groups are voicing their concerns. If there is no agreement on a new five-year farm bill this year, another one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill will again take...
The National Pork Producers Council released a new economic contribution report detailing the significant impact America’s pig farmers have on the United States agricultural and overall economy. The report highlights the pork industry’s value chain contributions and...
Yesterday, we talked with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about how conservation practices have been holding up with some of the near-historic flooding we are seeing along Iowa’s northern tier. He talked about a few great stories but highlighted how wetlands above the...
Once again, there is very little that is different when it comes to the weather down in South America, as the dry weather has stuck around. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. That dry weather is still allowing...
The weather in Iowa this growing season has been unpredictable to say the least. With tornadoes, heavy rainfall and flooding, and even a derecho crossing the state, Iowa has dealt with numerous significant weather issues that bring unique challenges for farmers. With...
Canada is a top five destination for both U.S. beef and pork exports, but shipments are sometimes slowed by regulatory issues. The transition to the Public Health Information System (PHIS) was supposed to simplify this process, but that has obviously not been the case...
