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Will the cattle cycle turn in 2026?
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as a part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, said there are signals showing changes ahead in 2026. The U.S. cattle and beef industry enters 2026 with strong but volatile market conditions, as historically tight cattle supplies, record-setting beef demand, and elevated policy and weather uncertainty continue to support prices, even as markets appear to be near cyclical highs. “Tight inventories and exceptional demand remain the dominant forces shaping...
Veterinarians heading to Capitol Hill
On April 27, 200 veterinarians will head to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives to talk about legislation that will increase access to veterinary services in rural areas. They also want to talk about legislation to help in reducing the spread of...
Fallout from the Ukraine war could last years
The war in UkraineThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is now into its third month. As we keep getting reports of what new approaches to annihilation Russia is introducing to the country, the rest of the world continues to wag their finger at Vladimir Putin and say,...
Branstad talks the importance of friendship in relations to China
The U.S.-China High Level Agricultural Dialogue took place last night at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines. Ag leaders from both countries were gathered to discuss the important relationship between their ag industries. One of those speakers was...
Input costs considerations for next Farm Bill
Chief Economist of the House Agriculture Committee Dr. Bart Fischer offered his thoughts on the next farm bill. Speaking during a National Association of Wheat Growers Leadership Training event, he said the next farm bill will be extremely important for farmers.?I...
Farm Bureau touts Ag?s efforts on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. A time when people try to observe the work being done and highlight the work still needing be done to protect our planet. Agriculture sometimes gets caught on both sides of that fence. Farmers are proud of being the original conservationists, but...
FarmOp Capital offers financial assistance for operating costs
At this time of year, there?s one thing that?s at the front of the minds of every Iowa farmer: planting season. While it?s exciting to finally get a start on the year?s crop, operating costs can make this a more stressful time. Rick Snyder, vice president of business...
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Muench AgriSolutions celebrating a decade of success with Salford
Mark Muench, a corn and soybean farmer near Ogden, realized a little more than a decade ago that tillage hadn?t improved over 40 years when compared to the rest of the agriculture industry. When Muench found Salford tillage equipment in 2009 and used it on his own...
Soy oil driving innovation in renewable fuels
The average consumer probably thinks of soybeans primarily as a protein source for animals and humans. While it is true that soybeans are predominantly used as a food source for livestock and humans, advancements in innovation and technology have allowed soybeans to...
AFBF survey shows little drought relief for farmers and ranchers
Results from the newly released fourth American Farm Bureau Federation drought survey shows little drought relief for farmers and ranchers.AFBF Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation drought survey is a great tool for determining the impact of...
U.S. pork industry looking forward to more growth in 2023
Demand for U.S. pork will continue to pick up pace, as the industry has seen in the past couple monthly export reports. Dr. Steve Meyer, an economist with Partners for Production Agriculture, which was recently acquired by Ever.Ag, said the key is to keep countries...
Corn growers praise Biden officials for stance on biotech corn
The National Corn Growers Association praised the Biden administration for issuing an official rejection of a recent proposed compromise from Mexico on biotech corn imports into the country. The development came during a meeting between Mexican officials and U.S....
