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Cattle producers aren’t surprised that NWS made it across the border
New World Screwworm (NWS) finally made its way into the U.S. last week, but the cattle industry isn’t surprised it happened. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall said they have been expecting this to happen for a while. Woodall said it’s been 60 years since the U.S. had to deal with the screwworm, and it took almost 40 years to eradicate. Fortunately, Woodall said more help is already on the way. For more information, visit ncba.org.
Latin American buyers tour meat industry in Nebraska
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), with support from the National Corn Growers Association and the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, brought importers from Mexico and Central and South America to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a global meat processing...
New school nutrition campaign promotes importance of dairy
With school starting up again for millions of children across the country, school nutrition professionals are working hard to make sure those children are meeting their daily nutritional needs. Milk is one of those products that is found in every school cafeteria, and...
Dairy prices enjoying some upward momentum
It’s been a long time since we have been able to see the dairy sector really enjoy some highs. Producers have been dealing with low prices and uncertainty for quite a while. Lately, that trend has been reversed. Milk and cheese prices have enjoyed upward momentum and...
GSI GrainVue allows for remote bin monitoring
Keep your grain stored at the optimal levels is a vital part of the farming process, as spoiled grain can’t be sold. Greg Trame of GSI said GrainVue allows farmers to have remote access to their bins and monitor them from their phones. The monitoring and automation...
Managing your crops the right way can make all the difference
BASF is one of the new entrants in the soybean breeding world and is one of only a handful of companies introducing new varieties to the marketplace. The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network had the chance to catch up with Brady Spangenberg of BASF at the Farm Progress...
Record trade deficit forecast reignites FTA policy debate
USDA’s forecast of a looming record farm trade deficit next year raises the specter of an earlier debate and questions over the administration’s policy not to do free trade agreements. The $42.5B farm trade deficit, if realized, again raises the issue of the...
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South America likely to see few changes in January WASDE
With the January WASDE report coming out this Friday, the weather is a huge focus for the ag marketplace, especially since Argentina is seeing some less than favorable conditions. However, some slight weather troubles aren’t always a cause for concern right away....
Grassley questions EPA response on used cooking oil imports
The EPA and Customs and Border Protection have provided answers about why claimed-to-be used cooking oil, mainly from China, is allowed into the U.S. but Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) isn’t satisfied with the response. Grassley says the Environmental Protection Agency...
Nutrien Ag Solutions and Mossy Oak unite to celebrate conservation
Nutrien Ag Solutions® is excited to announce a collaboration with Mossy Oak®, along with their conservation arm, the GameKeepers. Mossy Oak is recognized in the outdoor lifestyle community for their dedication to land stewardship, conservation, and love of wildlife....
Specialty crop producer assistance deadline approaching
A deadline is approaching for U.S. specialty crop producers to sign up for marketing assistance. Applications are now open for USDA’s new $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program. Danny Munch, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation,...
NPB marketing to a new brand of customer (Pt 1)
As we continue to evolve the agriculture business, it goes without saying that we need also to evolve the marketing of our products. As the age evolves, so do the consumers. Life has changed from one generation to the next, however, the need to eat is just as strong...
