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National Pork Industry Forum shapes the future of U.S. pork
As the pork industry’s largest annual meeting across both the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board, the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, brings together producers and industry stakeholders from across the country. Rob Brenneman, new NPPC President and an Iowa pork producer, said this event is important because it brings together producers who don’t interact very often. Brenneman said America’s pork producers have questions that need to be answered....
Biodiesel to turbo charge american biofuel growth
A new report from CoBank says the recent investment surge in U.S. renewable diesel production capacity is likely to ignite a period of growth and transition for the biofuels industry. ?The outlook for biofuels is good as the U.S. and other developed countries embrace...
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-29-22)
This week?s report was relatively bullish, but almost anything would be better than what we saw last week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.Hopefully, export sales will start to strengthen again as...
Fall crop insurance sales deadline approaching
Farming is an occupation that comes with considerable risk. There are many factors that are within a farmers? control but there are also many outside forces that can greatly affect an operation.The September 30th crop insurance deadline for fall-seeded crops is...
NPB and partners receive $155 million from USDA Climate-Smart program
The USDA announced their investment of up to $2.8 billion dollars for 70 selected projects in the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities. National Pork Board was a leader in one of the grants and a contributor to two additional, totaling $155 million. Ashley...
Atrazine proposal comment deadline nears
The deadline to submit comments on the Environmental Protection Agency?s atrazine proposal is next Friday. The National Corn Growers Association is encouraging growers to join its call-to-action and submit comments to the EPA on the important role atrazine plays in...
Is the AG economy heading toward a change?
We talked earlier this month about the state of the agriculture economy. It's in a serious episode of flux. Volatility has been affecting the market like no other time before. It may be drought or flooding, production issues, geopolitical disagreements, or even...
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ASF prevention must be maintained
At the World Pork Expo, we are talking to many people about the pork industry. While Prop 12 and the market climate are very much top of mind, many organizations are reminding producers that we cannot take our foot off the gas in foreign animal disease prevention. The...
Beagle brigade the front line of defense against foreign animal disease
The front line of defense against foreign animal disease in the United States is provided by another four-legged friend that isn?t always thought of for security purposes. The Beagle Brigade greets visitors at United States airports and other points of entry to help...
Prop 12 highlights discussions at 35th annual World Pork Expo
At the 35th annual World Pork Expo, many familiar topics are at the forefront of discussion- Prop 12, WOTUS, and input costs, just to name a few. But there?s no better time or place to have these discussions than at the World Pork Expo, where pork industry leaders...
Southeast Asian USMEF representative sees opportunities ahead
The Asia-Pacific region is an important market for American red meat exports. Jihae Yang is the new vice president of Asia-Pacific for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Yang brings a lot of USMEF experience to the new role.?I joined USMEF in 1998, and my first role was...
Barchart releases 2023 crop production and yield estimates
Barchart Tuesday released their initial 2023 crop production and yield forecasts for U.S. corn and soybeans. The report indicates a cutback to USDA?s projected figures from the May 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report. The Barchart forecast calls for 15...
