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Ag groups support new trade deals
A series of new trade deals between the United States and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers. Groups like the American Farm Bureau support the agreements, noting that strong and enduring agreements help connect U.S. farmers and ranchers with global markets. The U.S. Grains Council also applauded the trade deals, including the one between the U.S. and the EU. “This deal promises to build upon long-established trade with our eighth-largest...
Biosecurity helps protect against costly health challenges
PRRS and PEDv are ongoing battles within pork production, especially this time of year. Dr. Lisa Becton, Director of Swine Health with the National Pork Board, says biosecurity is one tool to shield operations from the costly health implications of these...
U.S. Export Sales Report (2-3-22)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week?s report was slightly bullish. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the big surprise this week was the absence of old crop sales to China.?Well, it was...
Rural America resistant to getting vaccinated
A few weeks ago, we talked with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on rural America. The feedback that I have received in the form of comments, and let?s call them interesting private messages have been...
Iowa farm family recognized at NCBA Convention in Houston
The Robbins family from Scranton, Iowa was recognized at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention in Houston, Texas.Justin and Lacie Robbins, owners of Robbins Land & Cattle, LLC received Region III honors from the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP), organized...
USMEF lauds U.S. beef at 2022 NCBA Convention
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is looking back on a record-breaking year for U.S. beef exports in 2021.Dan Halstrom, USMEF President and CEO, joined the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network at the 2022 NCBA Convention in Houston, Texas this past week to discuss the...
Stine talks about products at Iowa Ag Expo
The 2022 Iowa Ag Expo kicked off yesterday at 9AM. Stine Seed had a booth for visitors to talk about some of their major products: Enlist E3 soybeans and MX Series corn. Dustin Ellis, Stine regional sales agronomist for central Iowa, talked a bit about what those seed...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (11-1-22)
Varying weather conditions across South America are causing very different issues between Brazil and Argentina. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the weather for the two countries.Wet conditions in Brazil are causing farmers to consider...
Feenstra raises concerns over foreign ownership of U.S. land
This past weekend, Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra joined Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) and several other Republican colleagues in demanding a full report from the Government Accountability Office on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. According to recent data,...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 11-1-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures.
Dairy producer working to solve hunger concerns
Agriculture producers have always been fervent supporters of food banks and using their goods to help feed those who do not know from where their next meal is coming. While many products are in high demand, dairy seems to be at the top of the list. The problem is that...
Central Iowa chefs gather for Winefest?s Pork + Pinot contest
Pork + Pinot, a Winefest Des Moines event presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), gave Iowans the opportunity to sample swine-centric cuisine prepared by Central Iowa chefs and complemented by a variety of pinot noirs. Nearly 150 attended the outdoor...
