Continuing resolution called “dead”. Government shutdown looms

Continuing resolution called “dead”. Government shutdown looms

Earlier this week we heard from Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa’s 3rd District, and he talked about important Ag measures that were going to be included in the proposed Continuing Resolution to fund the government. It was going to include another one-year extension of the Farm Bill, and even nationwide, year-round E15. Everything looked like it was ready to go, but then hard-lined Republicans pulled their support from the bill. The margin of leadership in the House is razor-thin right now,...

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Iowa Cattlemen continuing to push for better farm bill

Iowa Cattlemen continuing to push for better farm bill

At this point, it is very likely that the 2018 farm bill will get extended for another year. This is not what the ag industry was hoping for, but that doesn't mean that the battle is over. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Bryan Whaley said the ag industry needs to...

Informing the influencers of pork consumers

Informing the influencers of pork consumers

Pork producers are great at telling their stories to each other, but the focus needs to be on the consumer. The National Pork Board recently invited a social media influencer and avid cook from Los Angeles to a farm to see how pigs are raised. Morgan Wonderly, NPB...

Soybean oil exports remain strong

Soybean oil exports remain strong

The USDA published the December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates this week and made just one change to the domestic soybean balance sheet. A 60-cent month over month decrease in the season ending average price with the price now at $10.20 per bushel....

Hemmes reflects on time on United Soybean Board (Part 1)

Hemmes reflects on time on United Soybean Board (Part 1)

The best promotion we can ask for is the word of those in the fields and feedlots across our country, advocating for the producers. Telling the first-hand story of the American farmer resonates with our customers domestically and internationally. As the second largest...

ICA CEO had an exciting first year in new position

ICA CEO had an exciting first year in new position

Just as the cattle industry as a whole is always changing, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has also seen plenty of change this year. This includes the CEO position, where Bryan Whaley has stepped in and led the organization over the past year. Speaking at the annual...

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