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ICA CEO had an exciting first year in new position
Just as the cattle industry as a whole is always changing, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has also seen plenty of change this year. This includes the CEO position, where Bryan Whaley has stepped in and led the organization over the past year. Speaking at the annual Iowa Cattle Industry Convention this week, Whaley said it’s been an exciting first year for him as CEO. Whaley said he’s very optimistic about the direction of the ICA heading into 2025. As usual, one of the main priorities for...
Commodity naming rights agreement keeps trade going in Chile
The U.S. recently signed an agreement with Chile to continue uninterrupted trade after a dispute arose over naming rights for products like cheese. Doug McKalip, chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, said this agreement is good news for U.S....
Early fall weather has been cooperative for harvest
So far during the dry-down and early harvest season, the weather has been cooperative for farmers. That is USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. He says that the weather has been mild across large stretches of the country where row crops are grown. Corn and soybeans are...
Choose Iowa surpasses 100 member milestone
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Choose Iowa, the state’s official brand and marketing initiative for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag products, has surpassed 100 members statewide and is continuing to build momentum....
Rootworm battle starts with the seed purchase
Corn rootworm is the billion-dollar pest for a reason. That is about the value of bushels lost each year because of them. The populations are on the rise, and the battle grows even tougher. We have many tools available for our use in the fight, but the key is to start...
Colombia fully reopens to U.S. beef trade
The Colombian government recently lifted its ban on U.S. beef originating from states in which H5N1 was detected in dairy cows. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom notes that the reopening of beef trade comes after tireless work from USDA and...
Landus Advantage keeps farmer freight trucks rolling
Landus recently announced the acquisition of DSM Advantage, which also marks the launch of a new freight brokering division, Landus Advantage. Farmer-owners rely on Landus to consistently provide them with opportunities to keep their trucks moving. Andy Unruh,...
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Small changes make the October WASDE report “neutral”
USDA published the October WASDE report at 11am on Friday morning and made slight changes to the numbers that can cause a reaction in the ag markets. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says the report was not far off from industry expectations going into Friday,...
Seasonal farm-to-table dinner series to highlight Iowa agriculture
The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural diversity and its culinary talent. The first dinner will take place on...
August red meat exports show mixed results
Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). On the other hand, U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in...
Sharing the story of U.S. agriculture overseas
The U.S. Sustainability Alliance was formed to share the stories and values of U.S. farmers, fisherman, and foresters with European audiences. Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President, said U.S. agriculture has a great story to share with EU officials...
IDALS takes custody of 1.3 million broiler chickens after company goes bankrupt
Some poultry producers across the upper Midwest are facing a new challenge in the last couple of days. Producers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, which are partnered with Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc., are facing issues with getting feed for their animals. This is just...