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USMEF applauds confirmation of new USDA Undersecretary for Trade
On Saturday evening, the U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs on a vote of 77-18. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said there was strong bipartisan support in the Senate, and he is glad to have Lindberg’s expertise on trade issues and his passion for expanding agricultural exports. Halstrom said it’s also important for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to be at full strength and urged...
Legislation introduced to hold shipping companies accountable
The supply chain has been the bane of our existence for over two years now. For one reason or another, any product we regularly use has been subject to this issue.Not only are we having trouble getting products, but we are also seeing huge backlogs at the shipping...
Ukrainian farmer discusses life during Russian invasion
Today marks exactly one month since the Russian military began its invasion of Ukraine. Not only has it opened a humanitarian can of worms, but a political one as well. Countries around the globe are trying to help the Ukrainians without plunging us into World War III...
NPB?s new chief veterinarian talks foreign animal disease safety
There are many factors that help U.S. producers stay safe from foreign animal disease outbreaks.In his role as Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Board (NPB), Dr. Dusty Oedekoven explained how collaboration is critical to help protect the U.S. pork industry from...
Iowa Central students receive top honors at Student Taste competition
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) challenged 11 teams of Iowa students to get creative with ground pork at their annual Student Taste competition, which took place at the Iowa Culinary Institute on the campus of the Des Moines Area Community College in...
2023 Farm Bill wish lists & concerns coming from Senate Ag leaders
Even though the ground hasn?t been broken on the 2022 crop year in Iowa, there is a lot of concern about the 2023 Farm Bill. Debates and wish lists are already being compared for this all-important piece of legislation that deals with agriculture and food policy in...
Grassley urges immediate action to lower fertilizer costs
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Biden administration to take immediate action to bring down fertilizer costs for farmers.During his weekly call with farmer reporters Tuesday, Grassley said he?s joining many of his Senate colleagues in pleading the...
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U.S. pork can differentiate from competitors in Chile and Colombia
National Pork Board uses different partners to gain insights to foreign markets like Chile and Columbia. Courtney Knupp, vice president of international market development, said these alliances help inform approaches that help differentiate U.S. Pork in the global...
Crafting a finance plan for your operation with Farmer’s Business Network
Farmer?s Business Network is a centralized hub for farmers to learn, buy products, and even receive financial assistance for their operation. Farmer?s Business Network is a company that strives to help farmers in all aspects of their operation says TJ Wilson, Director...
USDA lowers farm export forecast
American farm exports will drop to $190 billion during the current fiscal year. USDA says that?s four percent lower than the record set in the recently-ended 2022 fiscal year. The lower forecast is caused by slowing economies around the world. Soybeans, corn, and...
ASA outlines 2023 Farm Bill priorities
As the next Congress gets ready to convene on January 3rd, the Ag Committees in the respective chambers are turning their focus back to the 2023 Farm Bill. Of course, the makeup of Congress is going to be a little different next year. Democrats gained outright control...
