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Is it finally time to begin rebuilding the cattle herd?
The cattle inventory in the United States remains low with producers still asking the question, when will it be time to rebuild the herd? Mark Johnson, the extension beef cattle breeding specialist for Oklahoma State University, says there are signs the industry needs to begin that process soon. He says that means selecting the right replacement females. The market has been sending rebuilding signals for a while now, and Johnson says cattle producers are beginning to take note. Johnson adds...
Is China making good on its Ag purchases under phase one?
Just when things were beginning to look as though they were turning around regarding U.S. relations with China, COVID-19 reared its ugly head. It has stirred up a lot of anti-China sentiment in this country and openly in the Trump Administration. The President going...
Algona farmer: ?The hardest part is changing your mindset.?
Trying something new can be intimidating. I do not care how adventurous you are, there is always at least a moment of hesitation. While trying someone else?s recipe for tater tot hotdish is much less intimidating than changing the way your farming operation does...
Senators seek meat worker protections from USDA
Senate Democrats want Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide more worker safety protection to meat processing employees. A group of 29 Senators, led by Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, penned a letter to Perdue outlining recommendations for ways the...
Feeding a growing population, while reducing carbon emissions
ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference typically attracts more than 3,500 attendees from more than 70 countries in Lexington, KY each May. The event is now being held virtually, due to COVID-19.Dr. Vaughn Holder, Ruminants Research Group Director at Alltech, joined this...
Ethanol industry ?starts to see light at end of tunnel?
Biofuel producers, who fell victim to coronavirus, greatly scaled back their output. Geoff Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of the Renewable Fuels Association, offers production comparisons, further highlighting coronavirus? impact.?The ethanol industry was producing...
With restaurants reopening, are we on the path to normal?
Iowa is one of many states who has eased the restrictions on dining out. The foodservice sector was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw much of our demand lost because of the shutdown of restaurants and other foodservice businesses. Will their restart mean...
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Vilsack announces $100M food supply chain funding
The USDA this week announced the launch of a loan guarantee initiative to create more market opportunities, promote competition and strengthen the country?s food supply chain.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Monday said the USDA is planning for another...
Iowa?s Chris Edgington is new President at NCGA
As of October 1st, there is a new leader of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Mitchell County, Iowa Farmer Chris Edgington has taken on the role of President. He will hold the office for the next year. He is ready to use the lessons he has learned on his...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 10-6-21
Corn is higher and Soybeans are lower to start this Wednesday morning session. It is time to start planning your 2022 sales. This could especially be important in soybeans. Dustin Hoffmann talks to Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net
Registration open for 2022 Farm Bureau convention
Farmers and ranchers can register now to attend the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention.Registration for the general public opened Monday for the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention. Niki Jones, Events Marketing Director, says the convention will be held in-person...
Iowa corn harvest 19% finished, soybeans 40%
Iowa?s corn and soybean harvest continues to progress at a rapid pace.The weekly Crop Progress and Conditions Report on Monday showed Iowa?s corn harvest at 19% completion as of Sunday, eight days ahead of the five-year average. The soybean harvest is 40% done, 10...
