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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...
Ernst and Grassley seek biofuels expansion
As the country deals with record-high gas prices, Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley are calling for increased biofuels support.In a joint press conference on Wednesday, Ernst and Grassley said they are cosponsoring the Homefront Energy Independence Act....
Corteva unveils next generation CRW trait technology
At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Corteva Agriscience announced its next generation of corn rootworm trait technology.Corteva officials say Vorceed Enlist corn will help enable growers to manage corn rootworm acres with more options than any other seed...
Air quality specialist discusses how animal ag is ?climate neutral?
Recently the National Pork Board and AgriPulse held a webinar about the pork industry and its sustainability goals. They discussed the WeCare? Ethical Principles and more. Those goals center around Animal Well-being, Food Safety, and the Environment. Animal Ag has...
March WASDE report friendly despite global conditions
The USDA released its monthly WASDE report Wednesday morning.This month?s report was friendly, considering the current global situation. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided the numbers from this morning?s report.Volatility has been the name of the game in...
Iowa lawmakers want EPA to ramp up biofuel production
The Iowa congressional delegation is asking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to prioritize America?s energy independence.Specifically, the group that represents the top ethanol-producing state in the country is pushing the...
Spring deworming offers long-term success
A veterinarian says now is a good time to think about spring deworming options.Dr. Dan Cummings with Boehringer Ingelheim says being prepared for the upcoming parasite season can set your operation up for long-term success. He talks about things producers need to...
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2022 will be remembered as a year of volatile market conditions
Harvest is all but finished at this point, and as we?ve mentioned many times on here, it?s a good time to reflect on the successes and struggles from this year?s crop. It?s also important, though, to look ahead to the start of the 2023 season. Matt Erickson, economic...
American Coalition for Ethanol looking for more support from EPA
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is ready to see some changes in the ethanol industry once the new year comes around. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) specified volumes through 2022, so that means the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will have a lot more...
National Pork Board helping producers raise pigs sustainably
Sustainability in farming has been at the forefront of the ag industry in recent years with producers learning about ways to grow and tend crops sustainably in a manner which allows farming for many years to come. However, sustainable farming does not just apply to...
Senator Ernst talks about 2023 Farm Bill hearings
With the elections in the rear-view mirror, it is time to start looking ahead to the business of the next two years. There will be a different look in Congress as the Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives. That means new committee leadership as...
USDA invites producers to respond to the 2022 ag census
The USDA mailed survey codes to all known U.S. ag producers with the invitation to respond online to the 2022 Census of Agriculture at agcounts.usda.gov. The ag census is the nation?s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county, and...
