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The proof of pork demand is in consumer data
The National Pork Board has a comprehensive business intelligence team analyzing data throughout the supply chain, including consumer preference, volume, value, and purchase trends. Kiersten Hafer, NPB vice president of business intelligence and innovation, said they bring together all the information that matters most for growth in the industry. The extensive data collected by Hafer and her team played a critical role in shaping the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” consumer brand campaign. Those...
September WASDE report soybean forecast tempers expectations
USDA?s September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report predicts a smaller soybean crop than previously forecasted, but still the fourth largest crop on record. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board and U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice President of Market...
Could high pathogenic avian influenza return this fall?
This spring, we all went through something we were hoping never to have to go through again. That was the return of high pathogenic avian influenza to the Midwest. After the lessons we learned in 2015, we were ready for this go around. While any loss of flocks is...
Iowan nominated to become USDA under secretary for trade
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today held a hearing to consider the nomination of Alexis Taylor, of Iowa, to become Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Senator Chuck...
Modernized Endangered Species Act rules reinstated
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions of the Endangered Species Act. The appeals court says the lower court erred by reversing the regulations without considering whether they were lawful. Travis Cushman,...
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-22-22)
Even with the lower expectations for this week?s report, the numbers were still pretty disappointing. Pressure from other countries is likely weighing in on our exports. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride broke down the numbers from this week?s U.S. Export Sales...
Pork board receives $155 million in climate-smart funds
The National Pork Board received three grants totaling $155 million as part of the USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding. The three grants are part of the $2.8 billion awarded to 70 selected projects in the first round of funding for the program. The...
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Gov. Reynolds announces $5M investment to help boost food bank capacity
DES MOINES ? Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $5 million investment in food banks and food pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food.?Access to fresh foods is a challenge for those...
Exports providing optimism for red meat industry
While the U.S. red meat industry is facing challenges in 2023, exports provided some optimism at the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Minneapolis. Mexico tops the list of export markets where beef and pork purchases have continued to grow this year....
Bureau of Land Management?s proposal raises concerns
The Bureau of Land Management?s recent conservation proposal would be a major shift in public land management. Shelby Hagenauer, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the proposal could change the way farmers and ranchers operate in...
Debt deal could mean little new farm bill money
The United States has never defaulted on its debt but time appears to be running out for both sides of the aisle to come together on a debt limit deal. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that by June 5th the United States will reach its debt limit...
Former House Ag Chair Peterson says Farm Bill can be extended
As we get ready to move into the summer growing season, we know that there is a deadline looming large, and that is the Farm Bill. Every five years, congress sets the funding and policy for the agriculture and food sectors. It?s safety net guidelines, SNAP benefits,...
