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Swine producers feeling cautiously optimistic for 2025
Following a historic downturn in the swine industry in 2024, producers are feeling more optimistic about what 2025 will bring. So far, the first half of the year has been good to producers across Iowa. Chris Ford, vice president of swine agribusiness with Farm Credit Services of America, said that swine producers are also cautiously optimistic for what the rest of the year will look like. Ford said there are a few important factors to monitor for producers to be successful in today’s economy....
Iowa farm families receive Environmental Leader Award
Forty-two Iowa farmers have been selected to receive the 2020 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon recognize these Iowa farm families for taking an...
Weekly Export Sales viewed as “friendly”
U.S. Export Sales were viewed as bullish this week, as Mexico, Japan, and China played an active role in the U.S. grains space.U.S. Export Sales were friendly, shares Greg McBride, commodities broker with Allendale."The numbers, however, were a marketing year low for...
Don’t let scammers fool you
Two-thousand-twenty has been, well, crummy. Save yourself from more unnecessary pain and remain wary of scammers, who are now targeting Medicare beneficiaries and holiday shoppers."Eligible Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7th to shop for the best deal for...
Grassley praises report on farm payment limitations
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the USDA has not been reviewing Farm Service Agency (FSA) state compliance with rules regarding farm program eligibility. ?The lack of oversight and accountability has created a welfare system for some...
Where Food Comes From Inc. helps farmers tell their story
In a marketplace that is increasingly competitive, producers are looking for ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors and find ways to remain sustainable for the future. Where Food Comes From Inc. is a company that is working with producers to reach...
USDA food safety hotline available for Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is only a week away. Hard to believe that 2020 has passed by so fast while we have been living virtually for these past months. Family gatherings may look a little different for you this year, but many people still intend to celebrate. If this year?s...
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CME Group discusses marketing plan options
Farmers across the country are taking a look at their marketing plans for the year ahead.Tim Andriesen, managing director of agricultural products at CME Groups, says many farmers are continuing to struggle with some of the challenges from last year. He talks about...
EPA finalizes extension of refinery compliance deadlines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on finalizing proposed rolling compliance deadlines for 2020, 2021, and 2022.Ethanol groups like Growth Energy weren?t pleased with the announcement. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said that delaying the compliance...
One busy Iowa farm wife is marketing to others like her with The Snazzy Sheep Boutique.
When you are on the farm, it doesn?t limit you to just earning a living by working the land or raising livestock. There are many other ways to help supplement your income while providing a needed service. It is all about finding a niche where you can carve out a...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 1-31-22
Weekend Ag Matters: January 29th, 2022
