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Now is the time to finally get E15 year-round

Now is the time to finally get E15 year-round

E15 is a part of President Donald Trump’s America First energy plan, and it’s time for Congress to pass legislation to allow for its year-round sale. It’s a common-sense solution that lowers costs and the pump and strengthens America’s energy independence. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said now is the right time for it to happen. Skor said year-round E15 will help the President meet his energy and economic goals. Skor talked about where people can go to learn more on the topic. For more...

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Breaking down the USDA December Cattle on Feed Report

Breaking down the USDA December Cattle on Feed Report

While the overall number of cattle in the United States remains at extremely low levels, the trend of lower cattle inventories in feedlots is continuing. That is reflected in the December USDA Cattle on Feed Report says USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell....

Six individuals appointed to NPB Board of Directors

Six individuals appointed to NPB Board of Directors

The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027. Congratulations to the following producer leaders: •    Chad Groves, Kansas •    Jessica Stevens,...

Farmers want to sell their crops, not collect payments

Farmers want to sell their crops, not collect payments

As Iowa farmers look back on 2025 and begin planning for the year ahead, trade remains one of the biggest issues shaping the future of agriculture. It has been a year marked by disruption, uncertainty, and tight margins, leaving many producers searching for stability...

Looking back on 2025 and preparing for 2026 in the swine industry

Looking back on 2025 and preparing for 2026 in the swine industry

It’s important for pig farmers to take a close look at the balance sheet because it helps set the fundamental outlook moving forward into the coming year. Lee Schulz, chief economist with Ever.Ag, says one of the key highlights has been production, which was projected...

USTR taking measured approach on Nicaragua

USTR taking measured approach on Nicaragua

The USTR recently announced that the U.S. will impose tariffs on all imported Nicaraguan goods that are not originating under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The tariff will initially be set at zero but is set to...

Buying soybeans from a trusted source, designed for local conditions

Buying soybeans from a trusted source, designed for local conditions

When choosing which soybeans to plant, growers want to make sure that they are buying seed from a trusted source that is just as committed to soybeans as growers are. Monty Malone, a soybean variety development lead with Xitavo says that the Xitavo soybean...

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