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NPPC welcomes new leadership
The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2026-2027 term. These experienced leaders will guide NPPC’s advocacy efforts, advancing policies that support growth, sustainability, and long-term resilience of the U.S. pork industry. “These leaders are stepping up at an important moment for our industry,” said NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys. “These devoted people understand the importance of standing together to advocate for policies...
Axne backs bill to reduce rail delays
Shipping our goods back and forth across the country has become a giant pain, and you know where that pain is located. The Mississippi River is unusually dry, diesel prices are creeping higher once again, and railroads are moving empty cars. In the grand scheme of...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-25-22)
South American farmers were glad to see some rains this week, as they had been seeing some rather dry conditions lately. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.Planting season is also underway...
Fall is the time to start planning for next year?s weed management
We?re a month into fall already, and harvest is continuing to progress at a good rate. While it may feel early to think about this, it?s time to start to make a plan on how to manage weeds next year. Corteva Market Development Specialist Will Tubbs said there?s a...
Off farm income becoming bigger part of ag and rural economy
According to a recent study by the University of Missouri, American farmers and producers are becoming more dependent on income sources outside of their farms.The research concludes that 82 percent of farm household income now comes from off-farm.Rob Fox with CoBank...
Iowa harvest reviews: ?Better than expected.?
We have certainly had our challenges in this growing season. What started out as a mostly regional drought has spread across the state in some way, shape, or form. While the dryness did nothing to help many of our acres, it has lent itself to a rapid harvest pace this...
NCGA calls on USTR to act on Mexico?s pending decree on corn imports
Calls from corn grower leaders are growing louder for the United States Trade Representative to intervene in a trade dispute with Mexico over corn imports. The response from corn growers comes as Mexican President Andr?s Manuel L?pez Obrador?s promises to enact a...
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Placements jump 5% over 2022 in June cattle on feed report
USDA?s June Cattle on Feed report declared a three percent decline on-feed. It also showed a five percent increase in placements versus a year ago.According to USDA, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of...
Survey highlights barriers to effective herbicide-resistant weeds management
A recent survey of certified crop advisors in all 50 U.S. states shows they are concerned about the escalation of herbicide resistance and the impediments to effective weed management. The Weed Science Society of America survey found that four out of ten crop advisers...
Norbrook offering Tulieve antibiotic in safer plastic bottles
Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD) has been an issue in the swine industry for decades, and it continues to be one of the most prevalent and economically relevant production challenges that producers have to face year-round. Norbrook has an extensive portfolio of swine...
USDA investing up to $500 million in biofuel availability
The USDA is investing up to $500 million to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said expanding biofuels will bring more income opportunities to all farmers across...
Beef industry outlines farm bill priorities
It?s not an easy time to write a new farm bill, with little new money after the debt limit-budget deal, a dwindling legislative clock, and a hyper-partisan Congress before a presidential election year.That?s not stopping the National Cattlemen?s Beef Association CEO...
