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Increasing opportunities for U.S. pork in South Korea
South Korea ranks as the fifth-largest market for U.S. pork year-to-date. Andy Tauer, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board, said strong consumer demand in South Korea is expected to keep growing, which could move the country even higher on the global demand scale. The Heartland Trip gathered 21 U.S. farmers across commodities to see firsthand the collaborative work being done with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In South Korea, the quality, taste,...
State fair showcases food supply & production efforts
There isn’t a spot on the Iowa State Fairgrounds where you can’t look around and see food vendors. The smells come wafting down the street no matter the time of day or the weather conditions. Honestly, some of the offerings taste far better than they smell, but...
Senator Grassley visits the Iowa State Fair
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently stopped by the IARN tent at the Iowa State Fair and was asked if he thinks the farm bill will be completed before the end of the year.Senator Grassley has also been involved in recent efforts to introduce a...
Farm credit continues strong support for beginning farmers
Farm Credit continued its strong support for beginning farmers during 2022. That was detailed in a report at the Farm Credit Administration’s Board meeting where it issued the annual report on the Farm Credit System’s lending to young, beginning, and small farmers....
August WASDE creates mild reaction in the grain markets
If we’ve learned anything from this year’s WASDE reports, it’s that you always have to be prepared for the unexpected. More often than not, the estimates turn out to be mostly accurate, and that was the case with this month’s report. Looks can be deceiving, though, as...
The importance of increasing traceability in the pork industry
Increasing traceability in the pork industry protects Iowa pork producer profitability. The National Pork Producers Council is developing a resolution to adopt updated Swine Traceability Standards. NPPC President Scott Hays said it’s all about filling...
Showing at the Governor’s Steer Show is an honor for the kids
One of the highlights that we focus on at the beginning of the Iowa State Fair is the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer show, which raises money for the Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa. This year will be the 41st show. The kids that are chosen to show a steer with their...
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AFBF announces new mental health resource for farming families
Mental health is not something that should be taken lightly. It's okay to not feel okay, but it's also important to make sure that you and your loved ones are doing what you can to develop and promote positive mental health. This past Sunday, the American Farm Bureau...
Budget disputes leading to farm bill frustrations
Congress has voted to extend temporary funding again to keep the government open, but in the process has likely produced more delays in writing a farm bill. That has led to frustration among members of Congress hoping to complete work on the farm bill early in 2024....
Fed’s January 2024 beige book on ag economy
The Federal Reserve Board released its January 2024 Beige Book, a summary of its commentary on the current economic conditions in each Federal Reserve District. In the sixth district around Atlanta, Low cattle supply led to higher cattle prices, but consumers are...
Will the grains continue to pull back on price levels?
We are almost one month into the new year, and we have been seeing a lot of red splotches on the grain markets. That’s not to say there has been a general slide, but it feels like there have been more low days than highs. The markets seem to keep retreating from the...
How to adjust your planter for no-till fields
When using no-till practices, the soil is obviously not as soft at the surface due to the residue from the previous crop. If you don’t adjust your planting practices to go along with your no-till practices, then your yields will take a hit. Roger Wilcox, one of the...
