Unless you have been living under a rock or on another planet, you know that today is election day for the mid-terms in America. Many key Congressional races are happening across the country. There are many speculations as to who will gain control of Congress. There...
With diesel prices more than $1.50 per gallon high than this time last year, the American Farm Bureau Federation calls on the Biden administration to bring more domestic supply online, A ban on U.S. imports of petroleum from Russia, lower domestic production capacity,...
Technology has helped to improve farming in many ways. One of the ways in which technology is helping farmers is through data collection and using that data to make forecasts about a farming operation.Farm record keeping has changed drastically in the past two...
Elections are coming up very soon, so it?s important to think about what issues we?re all facing as Iowans. There?s one big issue that affects all of us, though, and that?s higher living costs. Iowa 1st District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson recently completed her...
U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month in September, while beef exports dipped below the $1 billion dollar mark but remain on a record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)....
November 4, 2022USDA INVESTS IN PROCESSING CAPACITY: Earlier this week, USDA announced more than $233 million in grants and loans for meat and poultry processors across the U.S. USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield announced more than $16...
When it comes to the volatility we have in the markets, they are usually most affected by politics, inflation in the economy, and our production numbers. This week, all three will come to bear on the Ag markets as we have a busy week of information. Tuesday will see...
Today, we?re finally getting some much-needed rain across most of the state, but, unfortunately, northwest Iowa is still getting the short end of the stick. However, any rain is better than no rain, and the forecast indicates that we could continue to get more. Iowa...
The 2022 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday November 8th in the United States. Tuesday?s elections will have far reaching consequences in regard to how farm policy is shaped and how the agricultural industry is allowed to operate.Mary Kay Thatcher, senior...
Wyffels Hybrids recently announced their plans for a new site based in Ames, Iowa. The decision was spurred by almost a decade of consecutive sales growth. Jacob Wyffels, Wyffels Hybrids vice president of production, said they chose to build in Ames because it has...
