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Egg production down year-over-year
U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, a 7% drop from the same month last year. That figure includes 7.35 billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs — with 1.18 billion from broiler-type hens and 104 million from egg-type hens. The average number of laying hens in March was 351 million, down 8% year-over-year. Despite the smaller flock, productivity slightly improved: hens produced 2,458 eggs per 100 layers, up from March 2024. As of April 1, the U.S. layer count...
Iowa drought webinars begin this week
A group of specialists will soon kick off an initiative to help answer key questions regarding the development of drought in western Iowa.With most of western Iowa experiencing excessively dry conditions, ISU Extension and Outreach is partnering with USDA and the Iowa...
Farm Progress, Husker Harvest Days to launch virtual show
Two major farm shows that were canceled over coronavirus concerns will now be held virtually. The first-ever Farm Progress Virtual Experience (FPVX) will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 15-17. The large, information-packed event will be powered by Farm Progress...
On-Farm energy generation hampered by cost, not technology
Renewable forms of energy are nothing new. They are certainly nothing new in Iowa. When you look across the Iowa landscape, you will be treated to vistas of grain fields, barns, and wind generators. According to American Wind Energy Association, Iowa is second only to...
House passes Ag Appropriations Bill despite White House opposition
On Friday, the House of Representatives passed a minibus of fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, which included the agriculture bill. However, the White House is opposed to the overall bill and cited some specific provisions as the reason for its opposition. The...
Scientific report features nutritional benefits of eggs
A newly published scientific report highlights the benefits of egg consumption.The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its official scientific report, which for the first time offers specific recommendations for individuals from birth to 24 months....
Drought Monitor shows southern Iowa improvement
Scattered rain showers the week of July 13th helped improve the drought outlook for parts of southern Iowa. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday morning showed some recovery across the southern and southwest corner of the state from recent rainfall. The...
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Consistent rains continue across Brazil
Crop development continues to progress nicely in Brazil thanks to consistent rain showers.In this week?s South American weather and crop update on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says precipitation continues to rack up in...
Grassley happy to see infrastructure bill signed into law
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he was pleased to see the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden.At a White House gathering on Monday, President Biden signed into law a $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes...
Orr named new CEO of GROWMARK
GROWMARK has named Mark Orr as its new Chief Executive Officer of the North American agriculture and energy cooperative effective March 1st, 2022.In a company press release, GROWMARK officials said Orr will succeed Jim Spradlin, who announced in June his intent to...
