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Senate Finance Committee looks closely at USMCA trade deal
With the review process of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement set to begin later this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a closer look at the deal this week. Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the testimony made before the Committee highlighted the benefits of the agreement. Salmonsen said that, while the deal has been positive overall, there are still some updates that need to be made. Salmonsen said it’s important to look at...
U.S. beef exports thriving in Taiwan
While U.S. beef exports to Taiwan set a new value record last year at $668 million, volume declined slightly from the previous year. But the market has set a blistering pace in 2022, with beef exports through April up 45% from a year ago in volume- nearly 26,000...
Animal ag groups highlight real goal of referendums like Prop 12
Proposition 12 in California is something we have been hearing about for far too long. We know that the Supreme Court plans to take up the ballot initiative this fall and determine if a single state can dictate its rules to the other 49 states on how they should...
Ag groups support the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Ag groups positively reacted to President Biden signing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which will address the supply chain and shipping port issues hampering U.S. exports. ?Exports add significantly to the bottom line of each producer,? says National Pork Producers...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-28-22)
The conditions in South America still haven?t changed much. Both Brazil and Argentina are wrapping up harvest, and it?ll be a while before the markets start to focus on them again. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the current weather...
Iowa?s Region 7 crop update
Planting season has gotten most of us around the state to a rough start. But things are finally starting to look up for farmers in some parts of Iowa as the growing season is really starting to kick off.While some of the state is struggling with warm dry weather, Iowa...
Independence Day parties should budget more for food this year
As the Independence Day holiday approaches next Monday, it will no doubt mean family gatherings all over this country. With the increase in inflation, most consumers know to expect to be paying a little more for the food at those celebrations.But, how much...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (3-21-23)
Once again, things haven?t changed much in South America. It may sound like a broken record at this point, but Brazil is still getting some rains, and the rain in Argentina is too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the...
Budget allocation for farm bill priorities
The current farm bill debate is not easy to navigate. How do you determine which areas of the bill need more funding and how much funding should be allocated to each portion of the bill? Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the policy priorities of the bill are the most...
AgView helping pork producers prepare for animal health emergencies
Momentum with AgView continues to grow, as over 800 producer users are currently using the pig movement tracking platform. With more than half a million movements recorded last year from pig farmers, Dr. Patrick Webb, National Pork Board assistant chief veterinarian,...
Today is National Ag Day
Whether or not it is officially acknowledged, the first week of Spring is celebrated as National Ag Week, and Tuesday is National Ag Day. It is a time we celebrate the role farmers and the rest of the ag industry plays in keeping our country fed, clothed, and...
NCBA concerned with district court decision to let WOTUS rule stand
The Biden administration's version of the Waters of the U.S. rule went into effect Monday. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association expressed displeasure in a District Court decision to deny a preliminary injunction of the rule. NCBA President Todd Wilkinson says,...
