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November pork and beef export below year-ago levels
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Lamb exports were a bright spot, posting the largest volume since July and highest value since May. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said November pork export value per head slaughtered was outstanding at $70.26, even though that value is slightly below a year ago. The average for...
Legislation introduced to hold shipping companies accountable
The supply chain has been the bane of our existence for over two years now. For one reason or another, any product we regularly use has been subject to this issue.Not only are we having trouble getting products, but we are also seeing huge backlogs at the shipping...
Ukrainian farmer discusses life during Russian invasion
Today marks exactly one month since the Russian military began its invasion of Ukraine. Not only has it opened a humanitarian can of worms, but a political one as well. Countries around the globe are trying to help the Ukrainians without plunging us into World War III...
NPB?s new chief veterinarian talks foreign animal disease safety
There are many factors that help U.S. producers stay safe from foreign animal disease outbreaks.In his role as Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Board (NPB), Dr. Dusty Oedekoven explained how collaboration is critical to help protect the U.S. pork industry from...
Iowa Central students receive top honors at Student Taste competition
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) challenged 11 teams of Iowa students to get creative with ground pork at their annual Student Taste competition, which took place at the Iowa Culinary Institute on the campus of the Des Moines Area Community College in...
2023 Farm Bill wish lists & concerns coming from Senate Ag leaders
Even though the ground hasn?t been broken on the 2022 crop year in Iowa, there is a lot of concern about the 2023 Farm Bill. Debates and wish lists are already being compared for this all-important piece of legislation that deals with agriculture and food policy in...
Grassley urges immediate action to lower fertilizer costs
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Biden administration to take immediate action to bring down fertilizer costs for farmers.During his weekly call with farmer reporters Tuesday, Grassley said he?s joining many of his Senate colleagues in pleading the...
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Important ag provisions in the omnibus bill
President Biden signed the omnibus spending package into law that diverts a government shutdown and keeps it running until September 30, 2023. The bill with more than 4,000 pages contains many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The bill includes...
AFBF investing in the future with Young Farmers & Ranchers program
Arguably the most important- and sometimes the most difficult- part of starting to farm is making connections with other people in the ag industry and getting your foot in the door. There?s no better way to gain more farming knowledge, especially when talking with...
Production trends will impact U.S. red meat exports in 2023
Larger U.S. pork production in 2023 will generate new opportunities for export growth. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom expects a modest increase in U.S. pork production in 2023, as this is a time where pork production in the European...
Will the farm bill be completed in 2023?
After the November midterm elections, we now know who will be working on the farm bill in 2023. That is the easy part. The next question is, will a farm bill be completed in the new year? Here is Ken Barbic, vice president and head of policy and global government...
