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Vaccinating swine without using traditional syringes
One of the most stressful parts of raising livestock is vaccinating your herd, and that’s especially true for swine producers. The process can be risky for both the livestock and the farmhands administering the vaccines. For the past 20 years, Merck Animal Health has developed the IDAL needle-free intradermal vaccination system, which eliminates the traditional needle and offers a convenient approach that promotes safety for both livestock and producers. Dr. Abbie Redalen, senior managing...
AFBF President comments on tariff consequences
As the Trump administration continues with plans to implement tariffs on our top trade partners, farmers across the country are preparing to deal with the consequences. In a recent ag policy commentary provided to farm broadcasters by the American Farm Bureau...
Meat production, trade, and price projections for 2025
USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum helps to provide projections for meat production, trade, and price for the year ahead. At the recent 2025 Ag Outlook Forum USDA livestock economist Michael McConnell predicted an overall meat production increase. McConnell also...
Secretary Naig launches Choose Iowa food purchasing pilot program for schools
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools with Choose Iowa members to encourage school food service programs to buy more ingredients and...
EPA backlog puts U.S. agricultural innovation at risk, says Syngenta
The agricultural community has grown increasingly frustrated with the Biden Administration’s EPA, as a backlog of critical rulings has left essential technologies and tools in limbo. Farmers and producers have been waiting for decisive action to address regulatory...
Valent looking forward to launching new herbicide next year
As weeds become more and more resistant to herbicides over the years, it’s important to diversify our options and increase our herbicide stewardship. Valent is looking forward to launching Rapidicil herbicides, which has shown a great ability to combat major weeds...
More changes to beneficial ownership filing requirement
Farmers and ranchers who have been following the changes to beneficial ownership filing requirements may soon have a final decision and possibly some relief. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the Financial...
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U.S. Export Sales Report (6-12-25)
This week’s export sales had some very nice numbers, but much of that was ignored with the recent announcements from the EPA. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest export sales from the USDA. McBride said there could be some beneficial...
Iowa Biodiesel Board pleased with biomass-based diesel volumes from EPA
Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027, ag and biofuel groups are publishing their reactions to the proposed volumes. Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board...
World Pork Expo hosts second Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet
The second annual Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet was held at this year’s World Pork Expo. The event, which is for young people aged 18-22, has competitors take a deep dive into current pork industry issues and gain an understanding of the National Pork Producers...
ISU CALS News: Change in leadership for CALS Career Services
Plans are in place to continue offering students the high level of support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Services office has become known for, following the recent retirement of two long-time employees. Mike Gaul has served as director of CALS...
Bringing together family and farming through innovation and mentorship
At first glance, farming might not seem like a way to strengthen family ties or inspire the next generation, but for Robb Ewoldt, it’s exactly that. As a dedicated Iowan farmer, a Director of the United Soybean Board, and former President of the Iowa Soybean...
