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Iowa farmers tell story of American beef to Japanese consumers
Two Iowa farms will be the centerpiece of a U.S. beef marketing campaign in Japan. Chance and Shayne Wiese and their 1904 fifth-generation Herefords farm were the first one featured. Shayne shared the story of their farm and acknowledged the rare opportunity to communicate directly with Japanese consumers. His brother Chance followed up by highlighting their farm’s commitment to running their operation in the most ethical way possible. The second farm was a feedlot near Carroll, Iowa, operated...
Adding value with regenerative ag
As more farmers adopt regenerative and conservation ag practices, the operation’s bottom line will receive a higher return on investment. Ag companies are working with farmers to be even better stewards of the land. They are supporting and sometimes incentivizing...
Continuing resolution contains important ag legislation
While it is disappointing that the ag industry will not be getting a new farm bill this year, it’s great to see that some important ag legislation is being included in the continuing resolution. It also means that there’s more time to write up a long-term farm bill in...
Pork is an ideal holiday meal
The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to feed family and friends during the celebrations. Charlie Torgerson, contractor for the National Pork Board, says pork is a great protein to serve a crowd during those upcoming holiday get-togethers. Torgerson said several...
U.S. “high value” exports on the rise
Bulk ag commodity exports such as soybeans and wheat were running 8% behind a year ago after 10 months of 2024 but the story is much different for “high value” ag export products. That is USDA economist Bart Kenner who says that sales of U.S. fruit and fruit products...
Secretary Naig announces water quality partnership project
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has formed a public-private partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to...
Looking back at some of the year’s market performance
As we are halfway through the last normal trading week of the year, we looked back at some of the trends in different areas of the markets, especially the ones that seemed to make the biggest splashes. On the grain side, it hasn’t been the rosiest picture by any...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (4-8-25)
As tariffs continue to shake up the economy, many eyes are on South America to see if the country’s crops will be able to help meet global demand. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said rain has returned to Brazil after a dry spell. McBride said there is a...
Applications open for 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation and several partner organizations are seeking competitors for the 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge. Applications are now open for the challenge, which is a national business competition showcasing agricultural-based entrepreneurs and...
Grassley introduces legislation to restore Congress’ constitutional role in trade policy
Last week United States Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation to restore Congress’ constitutionally authorized role in setting and approving U.S. trade policy. The Trade Review Act of 2025 would require...
Secretary Naig invites students to enter 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest. Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, raised and made food, beverages and ag products and it is a marketing...
Tariff tensions put U.S. soybean industry in the crosshairs
The latest round of tariffs announced by the president has introduced a new wave of uncertainty across global markets, with agriculture once again bracing for impact. The ag industry has historically been among the first targets for retaliatory measures, given its...
