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Taking a look at A-Frame Acres in southwest Iowa
When it comes to raising pigs, giving them plenty of space can be an effective method of promoting herd health. If you can keep your pigs happy and healthy, you’ll end up with an even better product. That’s the goal of A-Frame Acres down in southwest Iowa, where farmer Ron Mardesen raises pigs to sell through Niman Ranch. Mardesen said the inspiration for the name “A-Frame Acres” comes from the small sheds he uses for farrowing. Pigs are very active and intelligent animals, and Mardesen said...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board encourages use of biofuels
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board was touting the benefits of ethanol fuel blends at last week?s Commodity Classic show.The Iowa Corn Promotion Board works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. Board president...
Adding SmartStax PRO to Channel corn seed helps control CRW
Bayer?s SmartStax PRO with RNAi Technology is ready to battle corn rootworm this growing season.Corn rootworm doesn?t distinguish between farms and hybrids. It has a single mission and that is to eat all of the corn plants that it can and grow the species. Lauren...
Iowa farmer member of ISA & ASA talks policy and year ahead
When you are down and Commodity Classic, you can tell it is all about the American farmer. These farmers are the backbone of the industry, and they are there not only to see the latest technology and hear about the latest innovations; they are also there to share...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-15-22)
Brazil received some welcomed rains recently. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that they could have a really nice safrinha corn crop if these rains keep coming.?Right now, the weather in South America actually looks pretty good,? McBride said. ?We got good...
NCGA seeks year-round market access to E15
Year-round E15 legislation was a top policy priority for the National Corn Growers Association at last week?s Commodity Classic in New Orleans.NCGA President Chris Edgington ? a farmer from Iowa ? tells IARN that his group supports a bill recently introduced by Iowa...
NPB adjusts Pork Checkoff rate
National Pork Board (NPB) delegates approved a change in the mandatory Pork Checkoff rate during the Pork Industry Forum last week. The current rate of $0.40 per $100 value per live animal will change to $0.35 per $100 effective January 1, 2023.The change represents a...
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Raising livestock and poultry sustainably with probiotics
Sustainability in farming is a major focus of nearly every branch of the agriculture industry. From growing row crops, to raising herds of livestock, to individual animal health.Chr. Hansen is a company that uses good bacteria in probiotics to promote more sustainable...
U.S. Soy panel focuses on global nutrition
U.S. Soy recently hosted a panel at the 2022 Borlaug International Dialogue as part of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion and addressed how to sustainably feed a growing world.?It was indeed...
USMEF says action is needed on key ag trade nominees
With important trade negotiations on the horizon, there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the Senate needs to take action on the nomination of Douglas McKalip as...
Will Mexico?s GMO corn ban be a USMCA violation?
In 2024, Mexico plans to halt all imports of GMO corn. This move has farmers and Ag groups concerned over what we can expect from our second-most important trade partner and close neighbor. The prices of non-GMO corn are higher and could affect the costs for consumers...
USDA wants nomination for the advisory committee on ag statistics
The USDA?s National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Statistics. Members of this committee advise the Ag Secretary on the scope, timing, and content of periodic agricultural censuses, surveys of...
