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World Pork Expo hosts second Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet
The second annual Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet was held at this year’s World Pork Expo. The event, which is for young people aged 18-22, has competitors take a deep dive into current pork industry issues and gain an understanding of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) producer-led policy development process. Mary Lanoue, one of this year’s competitors, said she was excited for the opportunity to polish her communications skills while also learning about an industry that is fairly...
Reps ask Biden Administration to utilize USMCA enforcement measures
A bipartisan group of representatives sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding dairy and the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement. They are asking the administration to move ahead with enforcement measures negotiated in...
China has busy week purchasing U.S. new crop corn
Sales of U.S. new crop corn have surged during the month of May.Reports say China has led that charge, purchasing over 420 million bushels of new crop corn this month. China ended a six-day streak of U.S. purchases on Friday, says Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.?It?s...
Iowa Legislature approves meat locker grant program
Money will soon be available to small meat lockers in Iowa thanks to a bill approved by the State Legislature.On the final day of the 2021 session, the Iowa Senate took up a bill that was previously passed by the House in April to create a Butchery Innovation and...
New USDA report details climate-smart agriculture efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week published a 90-day progress report on climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategies.USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says the report represents an important step in President Biden?s executive order on tackling the climate...
Farmland at its highest prices since 2013-2014
Farmers will be the first to tell you that when the price of commodities go up, so does everything else. If it isn?t the seed, fertilizer, or chemicals, then it?s the land. If you?re selling land, this will be good news. If you are looking at expanding your operation...
Produce industry sounds alarm over pallet shortage
The United Fresh Produce Association says pallet shortages are disrupting the produce supply chain. The organization says the lack of pallets is adding stress to a supply chain that is already facing significant challenges. Other supply chain issues include a lack of...
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Iowa farmers have taken advantage of small planting window
We are a few days away from Monday's next Weekly Crop Progress Report. This is where we are going to see how much, if any, time was lost getting crops in the field. Unlike harvest, planting can go quickly in a few days. While mother nature did give us some cooler...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-19-22)
It was another fairly neutral report today for corn and soybean exports. Both commodities came within expectations. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this fits the annual pattern for exports.McBride also talked about this week?s wheat export numbers. He...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 5-19-22
Soybeans are seeing nice gains, and corn is mixed. Wheat prices have also come crashing back down after we found out that India is still exporting. Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 5-19-22
Riley Smith talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
NCBA condemns Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association Wednesday condemned the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022, approved by the House Agriculture Committee. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says the legislation was rushed through the...
