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National Pork Industry Forum shapes the future of U.S. pork
As the pork industry’s largest annual meeting across both the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board, the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, brings together producers and industry stakeholders from across the country. Rob Brenneman, new NPPC President and an Iowa pork producer, said this event is important because it brings together producers who don’t interact very often. Brenneman said America’s pork producers have questions that need to be answered....
Farm bureau survey shows Thanksgiving dinner cost up 20 percent
Thanksgiving is an important holiday for spending time with family and friends. Farm Bureau?s 37th annual Thanksgiving Dinner survey provides a look at the cost of this year?s classic feast for 10. This year?s price tag is $64.05, up more than ten dollars from last...
ICGA First Vice President balances farming and advocacy
Harvest is finally wrapping up across most of Iowa. This year was definitely an interesting one, with intense drought issues defining the back half of the growing season. Northwest Iowa saw the worst of the drought in the state, with some areas seeing rainfall...
Time to plan ahead for protection against sudden death syndrome in soybeans
As growers begin looking ahead to 2023, its crucial to look back on where sudden death syndrome (SDS) appeared in soybeans this year. The combination of unpredictable weather and a history of SDS infection could mean challenges ahead in future soybean crops. Zach...
Another record land sale in Iowa
Iowa set another record for farmland sales. Seventy-three acres of high-quality farmland in Sioux County, Iowa, sold for $30,000 per acre at auction on November 11. That?s a total sale worth $2.195 million. That?s just part of a new $30,000-per-acre club in Iowa. A...
Expanding overseas markets for Iowa soybean exports
Iowa soybeans are a sought-after commodity in the international market because of their quality and consistency. The Iowa Soybean Association is always looking for regions in the international market to expand soybean exports.Grant Kimberley, Sr. Director of Market...
Turkey tips ahead of Thanksgiving
As we are just over a week away from Thanksgiving, or turkey day as many call it, our attentions are on the preparation of the holiday feast. Unless, of course, you're one of the younger members of the family. Then your attention turns to mashed potatoes and looking...
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USMEF Latin American Product Showcase connects exporters with consumers
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has just completed its Latin American Product Showcase in Cartagena, Colombia, where U.S. red meat exporters connected with 220 importers from throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean. This was the 11th edition of...
Utilizing all available tools to make smart land decisions
When Farmers Business Network was founded in 2014 it was designed to help farmers farm. The farmer-to-farmer network helps growers pick which seed to use, at the best price, along with agronomic advice and access to affordable crop inputs.Since its inception FBN has...
High production costs won?t ease next year
USDA?s first cost of production forecast for major field crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and others shows that input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season. The costs will likely be at the third-highest level of all time and...
Land values hitting plateau, but still remain high
For the past couple of years, we have seen land values increase in Iowa and across the corn belt. Land values are up in a range of 20% - 34% in this time period. Of course, most of these land values have been attained through land auctions. This allows for bidding...
New Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons excited to take on first fair
The best time of the year. The greatest summertime event. Or, as it?s referred to as this year, the best days ever. No matter what you call it, nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair. At this point, we are less than a month away from the start of the state fair, and...
