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Iowa delegation finds Ag opportunities in India
Governor Kim Reynolds recently led a trade delegation to India, marking Iowa’s second visit to the country in less than a year. Joining her were Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, business leaders, and representatives from agriculture, who met with officials and industry leaders across the country. The mission highlighted India’s vast population, growing middle class, and expanding demand for food, fuel, and technology, areas where Iowa hopes to strengthen its role as a partner. Naig says returning...
Bayer looking forward to offering Smart Corn System in the next few years
When most people think of good, strong corn, they think of a towering plant. While that certainly is a correct assumption, what if we could have short corn that was just as productive? It may seem like a simple change, but shorter corn plants can offer a lot of...
Ukrainian grain exports helping to strengthen world food supply
The first cargo ship loaded with Ukrainian grain to leave Ukraine since the Russian invasion left the port of Odesa on August 1st.Grain shipments from Ukraine have increased in recent weeks which has lessened some food supply concerns and prices have dropped since the...
USDA announces details for upcoming census of agriculture
America?s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to be represented in the nation's only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county and territory. The Department of Agriculture will mail the 2022 Census of Agriculture to millions...
U.S. pork has plenty of opportunity to grow in Chile
Strong incomes and a robust processing industry make Chile a potential market for growth of U.S. pork imports. To learn more about that opportunity, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and National Pork Board (NPB) recently hosted an NPB International...
Outgoing NCGA president Edgington talks about his year at the helm
It is a beautiful day here in Boone as we kick off the first day of the Farm Progress Show. The annual event making its first appearance in Iowa since the rain-soaked year of 2018. The pandemic sent the show to the laptops and tablets of the country as we had to hold...
Precision fermentation technology can?t replace real dairy
Much like plant-based imitators, precision fermentation technology is a sector working to create so-called animal-free dairy products. However, Clay Detlefsen, National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President and Staff Counsel, said a real dairy product cannot...
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NASCAR legend Richard Childress speaks at 35th Annual Celebration of Agriculture
At the end of last month, the 35th Annual Celebration of Agriculture took place in Cedar Rapids and brought over 980 people from across Eastern Iowa to enjoy an evening of networking, dinner, and a keynote speaker. This year?s keynote speaker was NASCAR legend Richard...
Boosting plant performance with crop additives
Crop additives and biologicals can boost crop performance and increase yields, but they need an effective delivery system to carry, protect, and dispense a number of ingredients to the plant in order to help build strong and healthy crops.Peter Rousonelos is the vice...
U.S. pork trending higher as beef exports total lower than last year
U.S. pork exports remained robust in February, achieving double-digit increases over last year in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February pork exports totaled nearly 222,000 metric...
ASA talks Farm Bill & other legislative priorities
For Ag groups, Farm Bill negotiations are the equivalent of a kid making out their Christmas list for Santa Claus. You know that you are going to likely get something you are going to be happy with, but it is that time to ask for the best of the best. The things that...
No mRNA vaccines in U.S. cattle
Social media has been sharing information that mRNA vaccines are getting used in raising the U.S. cattle herd. A National Cattlemen?s Beef Association statement says there are no current mRNA vaccines licensed for use in beef cattle in the United States. ?Cattle...
