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NPPC optimistic about the future of the swine industry
The spotlights were shining bright on Des Moines from June 3-4 for the 2026 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The highly anticipated event did not disappoint with attendees pouring out from all over the country. The two-day long event provided attendees with the opportunity to connect, learn and more importantly assess the current state of the industry while doing some prospective analysis. Brian Humphreys, CEO of National Pork Producers Council highlighted the meaning of this...
NK Soybeans looks forward to 2025 growing season
As we see more combines hitting the fields to start the 2024 harvest season, we know it is not unreasonable to be thinking about the seeds we will be planting in 2025. This is especially true if this year’s hybrids aren’t meeting your expectations. NK Soybeans is...
Enrollment open for 10th year of PFI’s cover crop cost-share program
Enrollment is currently open for the Practical Farmers of Iowa’s cover crop cost-share program. Morgan Jennings, PFI’s field crops viability coordinator, said the program is now in its tenth year. Jennings said the program is uniquely flexible, as farmers seeding fall...
House passes resolution to disapprove EPA tailpipe rule
The US House passed on a near party-line vote to disapprove EPA’s controversial tailpipe emissions rule opposed by the biofuels industry and top farm group. However, the House 215-191 resolution vote is likely going nowhere in the Democratic-controlled Senate....
Tough times for turkey producers
The nation’s turkey producers are facing tough times in the current agriculture environment. Which goes against the rules of supply and demand economics. That was USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, who says that producers have been attempting to keep...
Ethanol depends on reliable rail service
Growth Energy highlighted many issues currently plaguing the nation’s rail service that has resulted in delayed shipments, longer wait times, and higher costs for American ethanol producers. The group’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Chris Bliley,...
Iowa Nitrogen Initiative is looking for more farmer partners
When it comes to how we can do things better in our farming operations, we are always learning. That is a constant across every generation that has farmed your land. We are always learning how to do things better, more efficiently, and more cost-effectively. Research...
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U.S. Export Sales Report (1-24-25)
While both the corn and soybean numbers were within the range of estimates in this week’s export sales report, they were still higher than the 5-year average. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest report from the USDA. McBride said...
Registration open for AFBF FUSION Conference
The best and the brightest Farm Bureau members from across the country will soon take part in the FUSION Conference March 7-10. Amy Jo Estes, a member of the AFBF Promotion & Education committee, said the conference will bring together AFBF’s three hallmark...
Rollins wins support of Senate Ag Committee
Brooke Rollins, nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), appeared before the Senate Agriculture Committee for her confirmation hearing. During the session, Rollins faced questions regarding her qualifications and vision for the...
Iowa Beef welcomes new director of nutrition & health
Ames, Iowa – The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) is excited to welcome Erin Good of Waukee as our new Director of Nutrition & Health. In this role, Erin will lead IBIC’s efforts in beef nutrition programs, collaborating with health organizations, healthcare...
Helping Iowa soybean growers stay informed about always changing markets
Domestic and international markets are always changing, and it is important for Iowa soybean growers to stay up to speed on the shifting landscape. To provide insight into global and domestic market trends and their impact on a farmer’s return on investment for 2025...
