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China’s lockout of U.S. beef continues to be a top issue
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) leaders were on hand as the cattle industry gathered in Nashville for the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention. Top of mind for the industry was the continued lockout of U.S. beef in the China market. USMEF Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror explained there has been little progress on the issue, as China continues to refuse to renew registrations for U.S. beef production and cold storage facilities. USMEF Chair Jay Theiler of Agri Beef Co. recently...
Senator Ernst wants shipping restrictions lifted for aid to Ukraine
Since Russia?s invasion of Ukraine, most of the global community has been doing what it can to help the Ukrainian people, without bringing on World War 3. The United States is among these countries. However, there are certain restrictions in place on the shipment of...
Dairy industry wants retaliatory tariffs on Canada
What do you know? Canada isn?t playing nicely with the American dairy industry once again, using loopholes and double-talk to keep our products out of their stores.You might want to ask me, ?But Dustin didn?t we address the dairy situation when we negotiated the USMCA...
Bayer Plus gives producers the advantage in 2022
As we are underway with the 2022 growing season, we are obviously looking for any advantage we can get, whether that is in the fields or our wallets. The trick is to get an advantage that fills your bins and your wallets.Enter the Bayer Plus Program.Kim Helgen is the...
What should farmers know about the fuel situation?
Driving by any gas station lately becomes as frightening as any horror movie we can see. Prices of regular unleaded are back above that four-dollar level, with diesel above five dollars. That is putting a pinch on everybody?s pocketbook. But what about the farmers who...
South American Weather and Crop Update (5-18-22)
Once again, the dry weather conditions in South America have both positive and negative consequences. The dryness is helping harvest progress move right along, but it is also creating some yield concerns in Brazil. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that...
IRFA and IBB talk about Biofuels Access bill
Yesterday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was in Prairie City, Iowa as she signed the Biofuels Access bill, with the overwhelming support from the Iowa Legislature. This bill will have an enormous impact on Iowan consumers as we wrangle those high gas prices in attempts...
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Checkoff research identifies $400 million in soybean value
A new partnership, the first of its kind in more than 40 years, aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. Suzanne Shirbroun, president of the North Central Soybean Research Program and an Iowa farmer, said the research is an investment in the future of...
IAWA recognizes 10 years of Iowa NRS
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a science and technology-based framework to assess and reduce nutrients to Iowa waters and the Gulf of Mexico, will be turning 10 this year. The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) is celebrating this defining decade by...
Biologically treating manure pays off in the long run
Biological manipulation of manure can make a waste byproduct of agriculture more manageable and safe says Dr. Jim Ladlie of ProfitProAg.Dr. Ladlie says that money spent treating manure can benefit the producer agronomically many times over.Ladlie says ProfitProAg can...
Farmers for Free Trade outlines 2023 priorities
As we move through the second month of 2023, many Ag groups have their priorities already thought out, however as new information comes in and events unfold, they sometimes have to regroup and tweak their strategies and priorities a little bit. That is especially true...
States considering grocery tax relief
Lawmakers in several states are considering tax relief for consumers at the grocery store. Progressive Grocer reports many states that charge a grocery tax are working to extend, end or change the charges as a form of inflation relief. Mississippi, home to the highest...
