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National Pork Board uses pork to sell more pork
The pork industry uses pork to sell more pork by connecting with consumers who already purchase pork products but are not aware of all the types of pork and cuts available. Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development with the National Pork Board, explains. Fleming says that pork is known for flavor around the globe. He says the soon-to-be launched digital campaign will allow the supply chain to focus on what consumers want and need. The consumer campaign will launch next month in key...
Western Iowa corn looking good, soybeans affected by heat
It?s two different stories so far this growing season for crops in western Iowa. According to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Mike Witt, the corn crop is coming along nicely and powering through the current conditions, while soybeans are...
China says G4 swine flu not new
China says a recently reported strain of swine flu is not a new virus. China?s Ministry of Agriculture over the weekend stated the G4 swine flu strain is not new and does not sicken humans and animals easily. The claims rebuff a study published last week. China?s...
U.S. red meat exports trend lower in May
U.S. beef and pork exports trended lower in May, due in large part to temporary interruptions in slaughter and processing stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Dan Halstrom ? President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation ? beef exports dropped well...
Senator Grassley co-sponsors bill for reimbursement for livestock losses
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have heard about the losses that livestock producers have been facing. Funding from USDA?s CFAP program only covered market losses. It did nothing to help with the costs of euthanizing animals which had to be destroyed. USDA has had no...
WH Advisor says phase one trade deal ?proceeding?
President Trump?s top economic advisor says the phase one trade deal with China remains on track despite the possibility of more sanctions against the East Asian country by the administration. Commodities broker Greg McBride with Allendale says the Trump...
2 Iowa school districts receive USDA grants
Two school districts in Iowa have been included in USDA?s latest allocation of grant funds through the agency?s ?Farm to School? program.Since 2013, the USDA Farm to School Grant Program has offered annual grants to schools, school districts, nonprofits, state...
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Phase One Agreement is winding down. What?s next?
The Phase One Trade Agreement between the United States and China is set to expire at the end of the year, leaving those in the ag industry asking, ?what?s next??The U.S.-China Business Council says exports to China in 2020 surged by $18.5 billion. Doug Barry with the...
Syngenta excited about Field Forged Series for 2022 season
The team at Syngenta is excited about its Field Forged Series lineup from NK Seeds for the 2022 growing season.The inaugural Field Forged Series lineup features 26 total hybrids, including 10 new NK corn hybrids and four new Enogen corn hybrids, and 20 new NK soybean...
Brazilian rain showers help early crop development
Brazil?s major crop areas continue to receive frequent rain showers as the country?s growing season continues.In this week?s South American weather and crop update on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride runs down recent weather...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 11-3-21
Corn & Soybeans are both lower. There are a lot of "what-ifs" going into next week's WASDE Report. Dustin Hoffmann visits with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net.
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer sentiment weakens
For the third month in a row, agricultural producer sentiment weakened in October. The Ag Economy Barometer declined to 121, three points lower than a month earlier. The modest decline occurred as a result of producers? weaker perceptions regarding both current and...
