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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...
Ernst fighting to keep WOTUS repealed
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst continues her fight to keep the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule repealed. At a recent Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Ernst pressed President Biden?s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency,...
FarmlandFinder announces farm sale-leaseback program
A Des Moines based company has announced a new program as part of its online marketplace for farmland. FarmlandFinder?s mission is to make farmland sales simple, instant, and online. The company has brought transparency and liquidity to the agricultural real estate...
CASE IH says auto guidance will drive efficiency
In the agriculture game, it is always about improving your efficiency and accuracy. This is especially true when you are placing your inputs, whether it is the seed, or fertilizers and chemicals. CASE IH is letting farmers know that its auto guidance technology is a...
AEM releases January sales report
Farm tractor and combine unit sales start the year continuing growth in both the U.S. and Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. AEM reports U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 24.7 percent in January compared to 2020,...
Global demand contributes to positive commodity outlook
Dr. Chad Hart, often referred to as "Dr. Doom," offered a positive outlook on agriculture at the 2021 Agribusiness Showcase and Conference.Dr. Hart, an economics professor at Iowa State University, points to, "A futures market offering an optimistic viepoint for the...
2021 Iowa Beef Expo begins Saturday
One of the Midwest's premier breed sale offerings and most elite prospect steer and heifer shows across the country gets underway this weekend in Des Moines. The Iowa Beef Expo kicks off Saturday and runs through February 21st. The event will be held in-person with...
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Iowa farmers share impact of red meat exports on corn and soy
USMEF Roundtable Audio from Commodity ClassicTwo Iowa farmers who serve in leadership roles for the U.S. Meat Export Federation were recently at Commodity Classic in New Orleans sharing the story of red meat exports and the impact record sales had on corn and...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-22-22)
The weather conditions in South America have been a bit more friendly lately. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that, while some areas are still a little dry, more rains are moving in and providing drought relief.?We are starting to see more rains come...
Closing Market Podcast 3-22-2022
GUEST: Jack Scoville, PRICE Futures Group
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 3-22-22
Corn and wheat are mixed, and soybeans are up. With the continued volatility we're seeing, it's still a speculator's market. Riley Smith talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
ICA announces Top 10 list for Iowa?s Best Burger Contest
After tallying the votes and nominations received from February 14 to March 14, the Iowa Cattlemen?s Association announced the Top Ten list for this year?s Iowa?s Best Burger Contest.The number of votes each restaurant received determined the 2022 Top Ten restaurants....
