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Meat demand is rising even as prices climb higher
As the summer grilling season kicks off, consumers may find higher prices at the meat counter. However, those prices might not reduce demand. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said consumers are eating more meat than ever before as pitmasters fire up their grills. Nelson said beef continues to be the centerpiece for many cookouts, but pork and poultry are catching up. Nelson said shoppers heading to the grocery store can still stretch their food dollars when...
Thinking smarter- and shorter- with new seed genetics
We’ll be learning a lot from this year’s corn crop, and much of that will be evident when harvest comes around. While the crops look good right now, there’s looming disease pressure that could cause some issues before the crop makes it to the bin. Clayton Robinson,...
U.S. bison industry gains access to key overseas markets
The European Commission has proposed legislation that would allow some duty-free access for U.S. bison meat into the European Union. With this legislation, the current 20% tariff on U.S. bison would be eliminated under an annual tariff rate quota (TRQ) for 3,000 mt of...
Concerns over Mississippi River levels as harvest approaches
There's continued evidence that we may once again experience some low water conditions on the lower Mississippi River this fall. The prospects for restricted barge transportation this fall may come as a surprise for many given the healthy amounts of rainfall...
Rural veterinarian shortages draw federal attention
Rural America is built on small towns where life often looks a little different from what it does in big cities. We know the trade-offs, and for the most part, we accept them. Having fewer shopping options is a small inconvenience, while limited broadband has long...
CLAAS breaks ground on new Midwest facility
Today, CLAAS broke ground on a new 44,800 square foot Research and Development Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The facility will add new jobs and support the local economy in an area that is already very familiar with CLAAS, as the new building is being constructed on the...
PQA Plus program helps build trust with consumers
The Pork Quality Assurance® Plus, or PQA Plus®, program helps pig farmers and their employees continually improve animal care practices. Illinois pork producer Paul Ayers says the industry reevaluates the PQA program every three years to ensure it stays relevant,...
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Tariffs pressure sheep industry, but opportunities remain
Over the past week, we have been looking at how tariffs and trade disputes have affected several parts of American agriculture, from soybeans and pork to dairy. But those are not the only producers feeling the impact. The American sheep industry has also been caught...
Much is still unknown about President Trump’s beef import plan
In his latest attempt to lower the price of beef in grocery stores, President Trump says he plans to increase the volume of beef the U.S. imports from Argentina. According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, this effort would risk harming the livelihoods of...
Pork products can offer new ideas for harvest meals
Farmers are deep into this year’s harvest, and ideas for field meals may start to dwindle. Pork products can help with those harvest meal ideas. Ashley Martinez- a chef, dietitian, and member of the National Pork Board’s Pork and Partners community of health and...
Lessons learned in Northwest Iowa this growing season
At the end of harvest season, it is time to collect the data from the growing season and harvest and determine which management practices made a positive impact. Northwest Iowa Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Eric Bartels says that the timing and number of applications of...
Farmers risk losing billions without reallocation
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing supplemental SRE reallocation volumes to the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes. Clean Fuels America shared the potential impact on U.S. soybean farmers and processors with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. EPA...
