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Iowa farmers tell story of American beef to Japanese consumers
Two Iowa farms will be the centerpiece of a U.S. beef marketing campaign in Japan. Chance and Shayne Wiese and their 1904 fifth-generation Herefords farm were the first one featured. Shayne shared the story of their farm and acknowledged the rare opportunity to communicate directly with Japanese consumers. His brother Chance followed up by highlighting their farm’s commitment to running their operation in the most ethical way possible. The second farm was a feedlot near Carroll, Iowa, operated...
Talking with the EPA Part 2
Yesterday, we started a conversation with Venus Welch-White, Acting Director of the EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OARA). We talked about the Endangered Species Act, the power of the courts with the EPA, and more. Today we will continue that conversation...
Liver flukes are a growing problem for cattle producers
Previously only an issue for cattle producers in the wet regions of the Gulf and Pacific coasts, liver flukes have become a growing problem for producers across the country. David Shirbroun, professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said liver...
Previewing the November USDA Cattle on Feed report
USDA will publish the November Cattle on Feed report on Friday November 22nd at 2pm central time. The monthly report offers data on the number of cattle on feed, placements in feedlots, and marketings. At this point in 2024 many analysts had expected to see the number...
New appointments to the State Soil Conservation and Water Quality Committee
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the appointment of Iowans to serve on the State Soil Conservation and Water Quality Committee. The Committee promotes the adoption of proven water quality practices and provides expert advice and input related to...
Thanksgiving dinner will be slightly cheaper, but still historically pricy
The American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving Cost Survey shows the traditional ingredients in a holiday dinner will cost a little less this year. Volunteer shoppers calculated the cost of a typical Thanksgiving Day meal for ten people. Bernt Nelson, an economist...
Talking with the EPA Part 1
Last week, I attended the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention in Kansas City. With so many broadcasters from all over the country, the convention was a hotbed of topics that were both regional and national in nature. One organization that would...
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Year-round E15 is a win for everyone
One of the keys to America’s energy independence can be found in America’s farmland. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said that year-round E15 could prove to be key in helping the farm economy. E15 isn’t just a benefit for agriculture, though-...
Progress made on pork facility registrations for China
Registrations for more than 750 beef and pork facilities allowing them to export to China expired on Sunday, leaving questions about market access for U.S. red meat processors. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that the pork...
USDA: U.S. ag trade deficit continues to grow
USDA has published the latest ag trade data for the current fiscal year. USDA economist Bart Kenner details the latest export and import projections from October to January. Kenner explains what that means for the ag trade balance sheet for the 2024-2025 fiscal year...
Iowa’s Best Burger top 10 finalists announced
From quaint hometown diners to upscale urban eateries, the competition was fierce as the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association accepted nominations for the 16th annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest. This year’s contest saw impressive engagement,...
Crop insurance deadline is today
Today is the last day to sign up for crop insurance. If you haven’t enrolled yet, make sure to get it done to protect your crops from unexpected losses. Reach out to your local agent if you need assistance with the process. Tom Zacharias, president of NCIS, shared...
