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Japan ramen chain now using underutilized U.S. pork cuts
Two national ramen noodle chains in Japan are now using underutilized U.S. pork cuts in popular dishes, thanks to product development efforts led by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and funded through support from the National Pork Board and USDA. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that Ramen Kagetsu, a chain of 250 stores across Japan, was looking for a less-expensive but high-quality alternative to the European sheet belly they had been using for a Cantonese-style barbecued...
Number of small-refinery exemption requests reaches 98
The Environmental Protection Agency has 98 pending requests for so-called gap-year small-refinery exemptions. According to the Renewable Fuel Standard dashboard, the EPA has received 98 total requests for years 2011-2020. The updated numbers come after President...
BASF educating farmers on more than new products
On Monday, a few members of the media were invited out to BASF?s research farm outside of Story City, IA. We were there to see the performance of their products such as Zidua? PRO, Liberty, Revytek, Veltyma, Revysol, LibertyLink GT27 soybeans, Credenz soybeans, Ilevo...
U.S. & China hold scheduled discussion on Phase One implementation
Ambassador Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin participated in a regularly scheduled call this evening with China?s Vice Premier Liu He to discuss the implementation of the historic Phase One Agreement between the United States and China. The parties addressed steps that...
Educational opportunities for red meat exporters
The US Meat Export Federation is offering educational webinars for red meat exporters.Travis Arp, USMEF senior director of export services, explains that these monthly, web-based educational seminars for staff of member companies provide instructions for properly...
Online auction platform flaunts offerings for buyers and sellers
Online auction platforms offer unique opportunities for selling and purchasing used farm equipment. A widely-used, online platform notes increased business during the global pandemic.BigIron Auctions fully transitioned to timed, online auctions in 2009. Mark Stock,...
Iowans invited to Missouri River flood meeting in Nebraska City
Iowa residents are invited to attend a Missouri River flood solutions meeting in Nebraska City this week. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the stakeholder meeting will help identify and prioritize problem areas along the Missouri River as part of...
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Biden Administration extends federal trucking waiver
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Iowa Poultry & Egg Scholarship Foundation calling for applications
The Iowa Poultry & Egg Scholarship Foundation announced three scholarships for 2022. Created by the Iowa Egg Council and Iowa Poultry Association, the Foundation funds education and encourages young people to consider careers in the poultry and egg industry.In 2022,...
Closing Market Podcast 12-3-2021
Weekend Ag Matters: December, 4th 2021
On this week's show:Brent runs down the headlines and talks with Iowa Rep. Ashley HinsonDustin talks about dairy sustainability with Edge Dairy CooperativeRuss talks about giving and receiving.
