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Promoting swine herd health with feed additives
As always, swine herd health is a top priority for Iowa producers. Producers who are looking for ways to mitigate the effects of endemic diseases and guard against potential foreign animal disease outbreaks may want to consider using feed additives. Rob Patterson, vice president of innovation and commercialization at CBS Bio Platforms, said their feed additives can help enhance efficiency, optimize gut health, and boost overall pig performance. Patterson said their innovative approach to...
The final ag trade numbers for 2024
The USDA has finished compiling the final trade data for December 2024 and for the entire year of ag trade. Here is USDA economist James Kaufman with more on the final numbers. The data points to a growing ag trade imbalance. Kaufman expands on month over month ag...
Finding agronomic balance in a tough Ag economy
During tough times in the agricultural economy, farmers in the agronomy sector are often forced to make difficult decisions to reduce costs. While cutting back on certain inputs may seem like a necessary step, some agronomic practices cannot be compromised without...
Precisely applying biologicals on specific crop acres
As crop technology advances, many farmers are looking for crop solutions that are beneficial for their soil and for their bottom line. Indigo Ag’s biotrinsic® products harness the microbes that are already present in the soil in order to protect crops and elevate...
Marketing pork to domestic consumers and securing a long-term relationship
The National Pork Board’s board of directors has given the NPB the directive to help drive demand for pork in the United States in 2025. David Newman is the senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board and he says while there is more optimism for...
Without new farm bill, farmers are struggling to get loans
Leaders of some key American agricultural groups testified before the Senate Ag Committee on the state of the U.S. farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said it’s been difficult for farmers to prepare for the upcoming growing...
Discovering Iowa’s best burger: the 16th annual contest is here
The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA) are excited to announce the launch of the 16th annual Iowa's Best Burger contest. This much-anticipated event celebrates the culinary creativity of Iowa's talented chefs and...
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Indigo Ag completes industry-leading fourth carbon crop
Recently, Indigo Ag announced the issuance of its fourth carbon crop, which totaled at nearly 1 megaton of carbon sequestration. This makes them the only company to complete four carbon harvests and pay participating farmers. Lauren Lindner, account director with...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-22-25)
After a few weeks of excellent export sales, this week’s report was much quieter. This has helped the markets settle down ahead of the extended Memorial Day weekend. Allendale commodity broker Ben Breisch gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. Breisch...
SAF Coalition commends House for advancing 45Z extension
Today, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition’s Executive Director, Alison Graab, issued the following statement after the House passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill which includes an extension of 45Z: “The SAF Coalition applauds the House of...
Ag technology advancements are reshaping farming
In just a few short years cell phones, electric vehicles, online shopping, and other rapid technological advancements have become a part of everyday life. Global futurist and best-selling author Jack Uldrich says that these quickly advancing technologies are also...
Cover crop funds open for Iowa producers
Conservation farming practices are gaining traction nationwide as more producers see long-term benefits for their land and their bottom line. Farmers who have already adopted these methods say they pay off over time, improving soil health and setting up future...
