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USMEF Heartland team reviews market investments in Korea
A team of producers representing the pork, beef, corn and soybean industries visited Korea last week to see first-hand the investments the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is making in the market. Korea is the leading export market for U.S. beef, with purchases totaling $1.4 billion through July of this year (146,084 metric tons). Cattlemen’s Beef Board Chair Ryan Moorhouse, a cattle feeder from Amarillo, Texas, said he still sees room for continued growth as Koreans move away from rice and...
USDA: beef producers face higher inputs
U.S. beef producers face higher input costs this year, predicted up seven percent compared to 2021. USDA?s Economic Research Service reported Monday the farmer?s share of the retail value of beef also increased year over year, but rising input costs, especially for...
Albert from Audubon named Super Bull at the 2022 ISF
This year?s Iowa State Fair Super Bull is Albert, a 3,042 lb black angus bull, from Audubon Iowa. Owner Randy Dreher says that he believed Albert always had a chance to become a very large bull but his genetics have allowed him to reach his super-size.Albert is named...
Bacon Buddies gives disabled individuals an opportunity to show pigs
The Bacon Buddies swine show came back for its third year at the Iowa State Fair, and this year?s show was another huge success. For Bacon Buddies, FFA and 4-H exhibitors volunteer to be mentors for disabled individuals, or Buddies, and share their show ring...
ISU agronomy professor talks innovation in ag research, Part 1
We all know one thing that is constantly affecting our crops, and that is climate change. While many people are looking for answers on how to limit the effects of climate change, Iowa State University agronomists and engineers are focusing their expertise on soybean...
IA Governor?s Charity Steer Show breaks earnings record again
It?s a tradition almost as old as I am, and it has been bringing attention to the Iowa State Fair and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa for four decades. This past Saturday they celebrated the 40th iteration of the Iowa Governor?s Charity Steer Show (IGCSS)....
Weed Seed Destructor and other control methods to be showcased
Controlling weeds in farm fields is an annual challenge ? especially with more weeds becoming resistant to herbicides. Fortunately, producers have a wide range of options to counter weeds, including some creative ways that may not have been employed in the past.At...
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Grassley pushes for dispute resolution on Mexico’s GMO corn ban
During his weekly conference call with ag broadcasters and reporters on Tuesday United States Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa (R-IA) was asked for an update on talks between U.S. and Mexican officials regarding the Mexican GMO corn ban. Grassley says there has not been...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-28-23)
Drier conditions in Brazil should assist with harvest and planting progress, and Argentina finally got a little bit of rain- but it?s far too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Weather and moisture outlooks continue to trend favorably
The most recent drought monitor was status quo. We?re still trending in the right direction, though, especially compared to where things were last year. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided a breakdown of the U.S. Drought Monitor Report.The weather has...
Most row crop acreage now managed using auto-steer and guidance
Auto-steer and guidance system adoption on U.S. farms increased sharply in the past 20 years, according to USDA?s Economic Research Service. Farmers indicate they use the technology on more than 50 percent of the acreage planted to corn, soybeans, winter wheat, and...
USB working to ensure domestic demand remains strong
We have spent a few segments visiting with Mac Marshall of the United Soybean Board. We have discussed how the Soybean Checkoff is wisely investing your checkoff dollars into research, promotion, and driving demand. We talked about some of the tried-and-true...
