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Public data provides insights on pork demand
The National Pork Board aims to improve demand globally, and that commitment includes economists’ analysis of publicly available data. Lee Schulz, chief economist with EA Risk (formerly Ever.Ag), talks about risk and macroeconomic sensitivity across domestic and international markets being critical to building demand. Schulz examines fourth quarter data, including world market and trade. Schulz said the market is not being burdened by pork supplies overall. National Pork Board helps build...
USDA estimates diesel tax relief could save agriculture $640 million
USDA says temporary diesel fuel tax relief could save American farmers and transportation operators more than $640 million during the current agricultural harvest season. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Thursday that 31 states have taken or announced...
Iowa farmers reminded not to rush fall fertilizer
As October comes to an end, Iowa farmers are feeling the pressure to finish harvest and complete fall fieldwork before winter weather arrives. However, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding producers that the urgency to finish harvest should not...
Iowa FFA member receives national award
At this year’s National FFA Convention, an Iowa FFA member was recognized for going above and beyond in their agriscience research. Tessa Tauke, from the Beckman Catholic FFA Chapter in Dyersville, Iowa, was named as this year’s National FFA American Star Award Winner...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-29-26)
This week has been mostly quiet in the ag marketplace, and that was reinforced by this week’s export sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were uneventful, which is not what they need right now. McBride said the soybean sales were strong...
Investments in rural America
USDA Rural Development investments during the past fiscal year demonstrate the diverse areas of support for rural economic development and quality of life. USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen Smith gives the data for the past fiscal year. Smith says that...
Fertilizer prices continue rising as farmers prepare for 2027 growing season
Fertilizer prices continued climbing in October, adding pressure to American farmers already struggling with tight profit margins and elevated production expenses. According to DTN's latest retail fertilizer survey, seven of eight major fertilizers increased in price...
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Farmers are becoming more invested in weed resistance management strategies
Weed resistance management is becoming more of a central focus for growers when developing their management plan for the growing season. As farmers are learning more about weed resistance, they are making changes to their management plans to ensure that they have the...
Winter soybean strategy may help pig farmers beat the summer heat
New research funded by the Soy Checkoff suggests winter feeding decisions could help pork producers minimize the seasonal drop in carcass weights during the summer months. Researchers found that increasing soybean meal levels in grow-finish diets helped pigs maintain...
Iowa harvest advances despite weather interruptions
Harvest continues across Iowa, with farmers reporting strong yields despite weather interruptions that have slowed fieldwork in some areas. As producers bring in the remaining crops, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says favorable yields and changing weather...
Channel Seed helps update barns at Louisa County fairgrounds
Our state’s county fairs are at the heart of our local communities, and many of those fairs have been around for a long time. As such, those buildings also need updates as time takes its toll. When Louisa County’s old livestock barns became unsafe, several local...
Tough week of trade in the cattle markets
Across the industry most analysts pointed to the October Cattle on Feed Report as mostly friendly, however the markets this week were anything but positive for the cattle trade. Both the live and feeder cattle markets experienced sizable losses for the week. Matt...
