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Food hubs: the connecting piece for local farmers and producers
When people think of agriculture, they tend to focus only on what happens on the farm, namely planting, harvesting, or raising livestock. However, farmers still need to find a way of reaching consumers, which is where food hubs come in. Market access can be challenging, especially for local producers without a dedicated supply chain system. Food hubs aim to bridge that gap by enabling producers to reach a broader clientele. Phil Jahnke Sauer, a value chain manager with Iowa Value Resource...
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...
Strong South American harvest facing a few challenges
South America’s agricultural sector is having a strong year, with high yields boosting expectations for tomorrow’s WASDE report. Markets anticipate impressive numbers, reflecting strong grain and oilseed production across the region. However, weather challenges,...
U.S. red meat exports thrived in 2024
Exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export value climbed 5% from 2023 despite a slight decrease in volume, as unit...
Early season weed control in corn
Having clean fields as corn plants emerge will get the crop off to the best possible start. Phil Krieg, an agronomy service representative with Syngenta, says early-season weeds fundamentally alter corn growth from the very beginning of the growing season. Krieg...
Expanding the reach of the National FFA Organization
FFA alum Aaron Wetzel recently took over as the 2025 Chairman of the National FFA Sponsors’ Board. Wetzel is the Vice President of Production and Precision Agriculture with John Deere, where he’s spent over 35 years. Wetzel said technological curiosity will be a big...
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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...
