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Global markets hold the key to the pork industry’s future
Around the world, pork is more than just chops and bacon, it's a matter of taste and tradition. While many Americans might shy away from pig stomach or intestines, in South America and parts of Asia, those same cuts are culinary staples. As global demand shifts, every part of the pork carcass is finding its place on someone’s plate. Consumers in the United States tend to favor specific pork cuts, such as those from the loin, ham, and belly, while variety meats are less popular domestically....
Warm and brown Christmas likely, state climatologist says
The US Drought Monitor on Thursday showed no change week/week for Iowa.Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan says Iowan?s shouldn?t expect much change in the Drought Monitor the rest of winter. ?It?s a slow time of year as we move into the driest season of the...
Iowa farm family continues beloved Christmas display tradition
For nearly 50 years, thousands of people each December have slowly driven their vehicles past the Baird family farm north of Red Oak to view their beloved Christmas lights display. One of southwest Iowa?s long lasting holiday traditions, Jack Baird and his family have...
December: “A time for reflection, a time for vision”
December is "a time for reflection and a time for vision," says Jeff Jorgenson, Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) president. Iowa soybean farmers this week looked at where they've been and where they're going.Iowa Soybean Association members gathered virtually Wednesday...
Corn and soybean exports bullish as new crop sales continue
It was a great week for corn and soybean exports in the latest weekly US Export Sales Report. The report Thursday morning showed bullish numbers for corn and soybean sales, according to Allendale commodities broker Greg McBride. ?It was a bullish surprise for corn,...
Monarchs stay off endangered list for now
Monarch butterflies and their relationship with agriculture has come under intense scrutiny. We hear more and more about the plight of the butterfly and its relationship to the use of herbicides. The iconic insect relies on the milkweed plant for the survival of its...
RFA president ?disappointed? in Brazil ethanol decision
Leaders in the US ethanol industry are expressing disappointment after the Brazilian government imposed a 20 percent tariff on all US ethanol imports. Earlier this week, Brazil allowed its current tariff rate quota (TRQ) to expire and replaced it with the 20 percent...
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Schiefelbein excited for new role as NCBA president
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association?s new president is eager to get to work.At the 2022 NCBA Convention in Houston, Texas, Don Schiefelbein took over as NCBA president. Schiefelbein and his family own and operate Schiefelbein Farms, a large diversified farming...
RFS battle ensues at yesterday?s Senate EPW hearing
The Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) has been a hot topic over the past several years. Small refinery exemptions have been handed out like Halloween candy to companies that do not qualify for them, and big oil has been doing all it can to keep their hold on the energy...
Dairy Groups: New FDA commissioner needs to address misuse of dairy labels
Dairy industry organizations urge the new Food and Drug Administration Commissioner to stop the mislabeling of imitation dairy foods. Edge Dairy Cooperative, The International Dairy Foods Association, and the National Milk Producers Federation, all congratulated Dr....
Pork production costs at highest level since 2014
Cost management and development of a marketing plan are two of the biggest parts of turning a profit. Dr. Lee Schulz, associate professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, said that, from a revenue perspective, these are the highest prices since...
Closing Market Podcast 2-16-2022
