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Strong hog prices mean producers can improve their operations
The swine industry is much stronger in 2026 than it has been in recent years, and that means producers are able to invest back into their farms and create more long-term benefits. Val Weis, commercial lending officer with Farm Credit Services of America, said farmers are enjoying higher price points. Weis said there are a couple things that producers can do with their swine herds to protect them from excessive disease and increase their return on investment. The strong swine economy can...
Pork producers need to understand demand as well as supply
You don’t have to spend a lot of time talking to Iowa pork producers about the supply side of the industry. We know what it takes to raise a hog and get from weening to finishing. There are a lot of feed and health programs out there, you must take your pick to find...
Hydroponic farm provides leafy greens for Meals on Wheels
When it comes to fighting food insecurity, nutrition is highly important. The main struggle with that, though, is the availability of healthy ingredients. You might be surprised to hear that the WesleyLife Meals on Wheels program gets its leafy greens from its own...
Beneficial Ownership Filing requirement reinstated
Farmers and ranchers who operate corporations and limited liability companies are once again required to file Beneficial Ownership Information with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the...
Fighting for farmers in 2025
The American Farm Bureau is looking ahead to 2025 after a strong finish to 2024 with farm aid being included in the Continuing Resolution. Producers will be helped by $10 billion dollars in farm aid and $21 billion in farm disaster aid as part of the CR. Next up is...
Mexico is U.S. dairy’s most reliable customer
America’s dairy exports to Mexico are approaching record levels as consumer demand for dairy products continues to outpace the country’s production. Mexico is the leading market for U.S. dairy products, comprising over one-fourth of international sales. Dairy product...
Be better prepared for pest protection in soybeans
As we prepare and finalize plans for the 2025 crop, we have to start thinking about how we will protect our plants in the fields. So many factors are beyond our control, but crop protection isn’t necessarily one of them. While things may not go according to plan or...
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Pioneer reflects on first year of Z-Series soybeans
At last year’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Pioneer announced the full launch of the Z-Series line of soybeans. One year later, they are now reflecting on the successes of the Z-Series genetics and traits. Shelby Schaa, marketing effectiveness manager with Corteva,...
Is it finally time to begin rebuilding the cattle herd?
The cattle inventory in the United States remains low with producers still asking the question, when will it be time to rebuild the herd? Mark Johnson, the extension beef cattle breeding specialist for Oklahoma State University, says there are signs the industry needs...
Legislation would expand access to meat and poultry
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), a member of the Senate Ag Committee, joined Mike Rounds (R-SD) in reintroducing the “New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act.” The bipartisan legislation would allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and...
President Trump discusses solutions for potential labor shortage
As deportations continue to increase, many farm laborers are worried about whether or not they will be able to work in the U.S., and their employers are worried about having enough labor to get through the crop year. That issue now appears to be on the President’s...
Expanding U.S. ag exports to South Asia
Intensified by tariffs, volatility in the grain marketplace has put pressure on the industry to adapt. In response, stakeholders are working to strengthen their foothold in existing markets while pursuing new buyers abroad. These efforts aim to ensure continued demand...
