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Food Bank of Iowa receives fourth annual Meat the Need donation

Food Bank of Iowa receives fourth annual Meat the Need donation

This morning, Fareway Stores and the Iowa Farm Bureau delivered 25,000 pounds of protein to the Food Bank of Iowa for the fourth consecutive year of the Meat the Need initiative. The donation will provide 100,000 servings of high-quality protein to Iowans who are food insecure. Dos Rios taco meat (12,000 lbs.) was secured through a partnership with Two Rivers, while the ground pork portion (13,000 lbs.) was purchased from Webster City Custom Meats. Food Bank of Iowa President and CEO Tami...

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“Cantina Vibes” promotes U.S. variety meats in Mexico

“Cantina Vibes” promotes U.S. variety meats in Mexico

Variety meat exports provide critical returns for U.S. pork and beef producers, and Mexico is a leading destination for these products. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is promoting pork and beef variety meat items to bars and casual restaurants in Mexico as an...

A new tool for Iowa growers to battle white mold in soybeans

A new tool for Iowa growers to battle white mold in soybeans

White mold is a major robber of soybean yields, and it has become a big enough issue for growers that BASF has developed a new tool designed to battle the threat. Zorina™ Fungicide has received EPA registration approval and will be available for growers next season...

Grain bags find second life through recycling

Grain bags find second life through recycling

It’s that time of year when harvest is winding down and farmyards across the Midwest are filling up with leftover grain bags. They’ve served their purpose, but now comes the question of what to do with them. Most grain bags are designed for single use, and that means...

USDA to issue full November SNAP benefits

USDA to issue full November SNAP benefits

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a letter to SNAP State Agency Directors informing them that it will be releasing full November SNAP funding. The move is in compliance with a federal court order issued Thursday by the District Court of Rhode...

Chinese trade deal framework may not be as bullish as it seems

Chinese trade deal framework may not be as bullish as it seems

With the lack of government reports we’ve seen during the shutdown, the ag marketplace is desperately searching for any news to react to. The Chinese trade deal framework provided a decent shot of energy to the market prices, but the deal may not be as bullish as it...

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Non-food uses for U.S. soybeans

Non-food uses for U.S. soybeans

The livestock industry drives most of the demand for U.S. soybeans, but there are actually plenty of non-food opportunities for soybeans as well. Soybean protein can be used in rubber products, which opens the door for a myriad of different uses. United Soybean Board...