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Upcoming Dietary Guidelines could blur lines on processed foods
Last week, we looked at the MAHA report and what it covered, and just as importantly, what it left out. While the document laid out key priorities for the pork industry, it did not take on the looming debate over federal dietary guidelines. That discussion is coming soon, and with it a central question: how regulators will define “ultra-processed” foods. The answer could have big consequences for pork products, raising the risk that staples like bacon and sausage get lumped in with candy and...
USMEF submits comments on U.S.-Kenya Trade Initiative
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership. Cheyenne McEndaffer, USMEF senior director of export services, said the USMEF highlighted...
Wyffels Hybrids seed production facility continues to expand
Business has more than doubled for the Wyffels Hybrids company in the past five years. That growth was on display firsthand for the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network as we toured the seed production facility last week.The IARN visited the Wyffels Hybrids seed production...
Research finds that supplements can help diabetic cows in reproductive cycle
A project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory led by Travis Mulliniks, Nebraska Extension range cattle nutritionist, found that, with small amounts of supplements, there was an increase in reproductive performance in beef...
Researchers in Idaho working on a weeding robot
It seems that wonders will never cease. We look at smart sprayers, auto steer, and drone technology that prescribes for our acres. However, the bar for technology gets raised once again, as researchers at the University of Idaho are working with a Kirkland, WA-based...
U.S. export sales take a step back
USDA data shows export sales of corn, beans, and wheat all fell week-to-week during the seven days ending on September 15. Corn sales during the week dropped sharply to 182,300 metric tons from 583,000 tons during the previous week. Japan was the biggest buyer at...
Kemps and Fareway partner up to donate shelf-stable milk to Food Bank of Iowa
Hunger and malnutrition are always going to be issues we face. It?s just an unfortunate truth of the world we live in. However, there?s plenty we can do to mitigate that issue. To help combat malnutrition, the Kemps Giving Cow Foundation and Fareway have partnered...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (5-2-23)
Once again, Argentina is dry while Brazil continues to see fairly favorable weather. While this may not be new news, at least Brazil has been able to mostly wrap up harvest by now. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather...
Three keys to maximize soybean yields
Bill Backhaus is an agronomist and Xitavo soybean expert with BASF and he says that there are three areas of planting soybeans that he focuses on in order to maximize yields.When planting soybeans the first focus is simple says Bill Backhaus with BASF.The second focus...
AFBF highlights Farm Bill needs during Senate Ag Committee hearing
Senate Agriculture Committee lawmakers heard from farmers and ranchers during a farm bill hearing Tuesday. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall told the committee about the challenges farmers and ranchers face today.?Like rising interest rates,...
Soybean export scorecard: Are newer markets still buying?
When we heard earlier from U.S. Soybean Export Council?s (USSEC) Jim Sutter, we were talking about the general economic situation and what that does to a global consumer. We talked about how the effects of the economy are very different in America than in parts of the...
Iowans invited to participate in soil and water conservation week
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed April 30 ? May 7 as Soil and Water Conservation Week and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is inviting Iowans to participate throughout the week. The Department is encouraging Iowans to attend...
