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Managing swine respiratory disease with the Influenza Playbook
Over the years, more influenza strains have infiltrated the swine herd. It’s now at the point where it’s endemic to some states and breeding herds just have to live with it. This creates extra costs and also immunocompromises those infected pigs. That’s why Merck Animal Health decided to create the Influenza Playbook. Dr. Brett O’Brien, technical services veterinarian, said the swine industry is at a critical point to get a better handle on flu management. O’Brien said the Influenza Playbook...
Brazil halts corn and soybean import duties
The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has temporarily halted import duties on corn, soybeans, soybean oil and soybean meal until the end of the year.Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that Brazil is trying to slow inflation...
Shell Rock Soy Processing to supply soy oil to Phillips 66
Shell Rock Soy Processing (SRSP), LLC has signed an agreement with Phillips 66 to supply soy oil for sustainable fuel production, including renewable diesel. This innovative partnership with the petroleum industry creates new opportunities for Iowa farmers.?A huge...
South American weather and crop update (4-20-2021)
There are yield concerns for Brazil?s second corn crop, according to an Allendale commodity broker. In this week?s South American weather and crop update on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Allendale?s Greg McBride says a lot of focus is on dry conditions in...
Axne seeks biofuels investments in infrastructure legislation
Iowa Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne is disappointed that biofuels were omitted from President Biden?s initial infrastructure proposal.Axne recently wrote to leaders of the House and four committee chairs to urge inclusion of investments and incentives for the...
Momentum for U.S. pork in Central America
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says U.S. pork exports have gained tremendous momentum in Central America. Lucia Ruano is USMEF?s representative in Central America and the Dominican Republic. She explains that despite COVID-related challenges, U.S. pork exports to...
Carbon credit options available for Iowa farmers
The talk about carbon credits is heating up. Yesterday, Brent Barnett talked a little about what they were. Now the question is, how will Iowa farmers be able to make these credits work for them? One Iowa Organization is already working on those answers.Adam Kiel is...
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China Ambassador Qin Gang talks U.S. agriculture and the future of U.S.-China relations
Several Chinese ag leaders were able to make the trip to the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates last week. The most prominent guest among them was China Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang. He continued the theme of friendship during his opening remarks.Ambassador Gang...
Senate Ag Committee holds first Farm Bill hearing
Today, the Senate Ag Committee was in Michigan to hold their first 2023 Farm Bill hearing. Michigan is the home of Ag Committee Chair Senator Debbie Stabenow.We are facing quite a difference heading to 2023 than we were going towards 2018. Senator Stabenow highlights...
The sweet-smelling business of manure
Yes, you read that right. Manure has certainly become a big business and another great source of income for livestock producers. We see all kinds being used. Cattle, hogs, and poultry manures are prized for their offsetting of high-priced fertilizer inputs.However,...
Weekend Ag Matters 4-30-22
Disease management is key even with good prices (Part 2)
Earlier this week we talked about the keys to managing diseases. Don?t put all your faith in one treatment, scout early, and attack right away in the season. Today, we keep talking with Drake Copeland of FMC, he talks about more disease management tips as the planters...
