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Strong South American harvest facing a few challenges

Strong South American harvest facing a few challenges

South America’s agricultural sector is having a strong year, with high yields boosting expectations for tomorrow’s WASDE report. Markets anticipate impressive numbers, reflecting strong grain and oilseed production across the region. However, weather challenges, including droughts and heavy rains, have tested farmers despite the overall success. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisors, Inc., explains that while wet weather created challenges in parts of Brazil, it...

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Protecting your pasture cattle from parasites

Protecting your pasture cattle from parasites

Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can limit the chances of parasites affecting the efficiency and performance of your beef herd. Dr. D.L Step, a professional services veterinarian with...

Lower domestic cattle inventory to start the year

Lower domestic cattle inventory to start the year

USDA’s first Cattle Inventory report for 2025 reflects a year over year decrease says USDA livestock analyst Mike McConnell. The overall herd size continues to contract with numbers remaining very low, but McConnell says that there are some interesting takeaways from...

Strong U.S. red meat presence at Tokyo’s Yakiniku Business Fair

Strong U.S. red meat presence at Tokyo’s Yakiniku Business Fair

With support from USDA, the Beef Checkoff Program and the United Soybean Board, U.S. beef and pork were showcased at the Yakiniku Business Fair in Tokyo, one of the most important annual trade shows for Japan’s restaurant sector. Tom Kasatani, U.S. Meat Export...

What will tariffs mean for fertilizers?

What will tariffs mean for fertilizers?

EDIT: Since the following article was published earlier this morning, the White House announced that tariffs on Mexico would be suspended for a month. The deadline came and went, and the United States has placed tariffs on some of our closest trading partners and...

Driving demand for pork now and into the future

Driving demand for pork now and into the future

Matt Gent is now the past President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He moves into the role after serving as the President of the IPPA last year. Aaron Juergens has taken over as the new President of the organization for 2025. Gent tells the Iowa Agribusiness...

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Short stature corn can unlock higher yields

Short stature corn can unlock higher yields

It can still feel like a new product, but short stature corn has been in the market for decades now. As planting season gets nearer, farmers may want to consider this resilient and flexible corn hybrid. Myron Stine, president of Stine Seed, said they believe short...

Farm Bureau details another busy week in D.C.

Farm Bureau details another busy week in D.C.

Several hot topics are making waves in Washington, D.C. this week, and the American Farm Bureau Federation is keeping track of all of them. Just one month after a new Congress was sworn in and two weeks after a new President was inaugurated, our nation’s capital is...

Cattle and bison imports resume from Mexico

Cattle and bison imports resume from Mexico

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Those imports will resume in the next several days. To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of bison and cattle from...