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Taste What Pork Can Do is celebrating global flavors

Taste What Pork Can Do is celebrating global flavors

The Taste What Pork Can Do® campaign from the National Pork Board launched in May 2025 with the aim of getting younger generations of consumers interested in buying more pork. Jose De Jesus is vice president of market growth with the National Pork Board and he says that this summer grilling season offers a great opportunity for U.S. pork to be a big part of sports and fan culture. De Jesus says that summer grilling season is another chance for pork to be the star of summer gatherings. De Jesus...

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Interior official highlights ranchers’ stewardship role

Interior official highlights ranchers’ stewardship role

When I was in Washington, D.C. recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Karen Budd-Falen, Associate Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior, about several issues affecting western livestock producers. One topic that generated significant discussion was...

Grain markets could see another price rally in June

Grain markets could see another price rally in June

After making recent highs, the corn and soybeans prices have been somewhat in the red, leading some farmers to wonder if they missed out on potential profits. However, they may have another chance to take advantage of a price rally. Micheal Weidner, director of grain...

U.S. Export Sales Report (5-29-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (5-29-26)

This week’s export sales were on the lower end for both corn and soybeans. However, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales are still at elevated levels. McBride said that the soybean sales, on the other hand, are still lagging behind. McBride said...

Domestic food trade shows open foreign market opportunities

Domestic food trade shows open foreign market opportunities

A recent food trade show in Chicago illustrates the importance of such events in promoting U.S. farm and food goods to customers from across the globe. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says that there are other ways to...

Four Iowans to be honored at the 10th annual Ag Leadership Conference

Four Iowans to be honored at the 10th annual Ag Leadership Conference

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Ag Management and Leadership Program is now accepting nominations for the annual Iowans Impacting Agriculture recognition. This award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to Iowa’s agricultural...

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