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The search for Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin starts now
Got a go-to spot for a can’t-miss breaded pork tenderloin? Or better yet, does your restaurant serve one worth bragging about? Either way, it’s time to step up. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is kicking off the 2026 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest, and nominations are officially open April 15 through June 1. This annual tradition shines a spotlight on the restaurants serving up one of Iowa’s most iconic sandwiches, and we’re calling on both tenderloin fans and...
USB budget allocation for 2024 covers research, promotion, and education
The 77 farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board recently approved the 2024 fiscal year budget, supporting research, promotion and education investment portfolios. Approved at its summer meeting in Niagara Falls, New York, these investments drive demand for U.S. Soy...
Grain indemnity fund assessment begins September 1st
The reinstatement of fees on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) starts on September 1.“The Grain Indemnity Fund serves as a low-cost insurance...
U.S. Export Sales Report (8-24-23)
Old crop sales slid a little bit as we approach the end of the marketing year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week’s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride said there have been scattered flash sales, but nothing has been...
Crop Tour finding crop conditions getting tougher
The toughest areas of the Corn Belt in regard to the condition of the 2023 crop are where crop tour scouts are the two largest producing states corn and soybean wise, Illinois and Iowa. Kyle Wendland, Northeast Iowa farmer and longtime crop tour scout, says his...
Governor Reynolds updates the year-round E15 battle
It’s been almost five years since the Trump Administration announced the year-round availability of E15. It was a victory that was celebrated throughout the ag and biofuels industry. It was not a mandate that E15 had to be used in every vehicle, it was just allowing...
South American Weather and Crop Update (8-23-23)
The weather hasn’t done much in South America to alleviate the drought concerns. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions.Argentina’s harvest is wrapped up, and Brazil is pushing towards the finish line as well.As far as the rest...
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PFI inviting farmers to participate in on-farm trials
Making healthy decisions for your soil can improve soil function in the long-term, but many farmers don’t have the data from those fields to make the most informed decisions possible. Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is inviting farmers who are invested in soil health...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-5-24)
Scattered rain is keeping concerns about dryness at bay for now in South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather patterns. However, McBride said those concerns about dryness will ramp up in the longer term. McBride said...
Livestock groups respond to packers and stockyards rule
The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The final rule, Inclusive...
National Corn Growers set goals at Classic meeting
Last week, we had the chance to talk with Iowa Corn Growers President Jolene Riessen about the policy goals that they were bringing to Saturday’s meeting of the National Corn Growers Association at Commodity Classic in Houston. Now that the meetings are over and the...
Vilsack talks summer E15 and Prop 12 during Senate hearing
Secretary Tom Vilsack told Senate Ag members last week during a Senate hearing that he’s confident the EPA will approve an E15 waiver this summer ahead of the agency’s permanent green light for year-round sales starting next year. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst told Vilsack...
