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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...
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...
Grassley calls on Biden to utilize liquid fuel vehicles in federal fleet
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley opposes the Biden administration?s push to transition the entire federal fleet to electric vehicles.In a recent letter to the president, Grassley and several of his Senate colleagues urged Biden to continue utilizing liquid fuel vehicles in...
Get your equipment tires ready for spring
We spend a lot of time getting our implements and tractors ready to roll for the spring planting season. But when was the last time you checked out your tires? I do not mean just making sure they are properly inflated, but also the condition of the tire and the...
Estate plans help farmers keep farms in the family
Most farmers dream of passing the family farm down through the generations and keeping it in the family. Creating an estate plan can make sure the farm doesn't end up with someone else.AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl said that keeping the farm in the family...
USDA investing in American-made fertilizer
The USDA announced it will support developing additional fertilizer production in the U.S. to address rising costs and spur competition. The agency will make $250 million available this summer through a new grant program to support independent, innovative, and...
Iowa Corn president calls on Biden admin to push biofuels
The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is calling on President Biden to push biofuels as a solution to rising gas prices across the country.Vinton farmer Lance Lillibridge tells IARN that biofuels and year-round E15 would counter rising gas prices and save...
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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...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 11-28-22
Chinese covid policy and protests are having a large effect on all markets today. Greg McBride of Allendale joins Dustin to talk about what Ag markets are doing.
How inflation impacted farmers in 2022
Inflation has had an impact on everyone in 2022 and farmers are no exception. Federal interest rates have climbed, and agricultural inputs costs are sky high also.As 2022 winds down and farmers are taking note of expenses, there are some areas that are noticeably over...
Farm loan interest rates rise sharply
Farm loan interest rates increased sharply during the third quarter. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says despite the high borrowing costs, farm real estate values continued higher. However, the rate of increase slowed in the quarter. Following consistently...
E15 has faced whiplash over the past few years
Over the past several years and through two administrations, E15 has experienced whiplash from ever-changing biofuel policies. It feels like we go back and forth every time a legislative decision has to be made on the established fuel source. American Coalition for...
