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Smallest U.S. cattle herd since 1973
The July Cattle on Feed Report offered little relief to customers paying higher prices for beef. That’s despite the cycle of herd liquidation that seems to be slowly ending. There were 94.2 million cattle and calves in the U.S. as of July 1, the lowest mid-year number of cattle since 1973. The USDA also said the number of animals placed in feedlots for weight gain before being sent to packers plunged to its lowest level since 2017. Bloomberg said a severe shortage in the world’s largest...
EPA finalizes extension of refinery compliance deadlines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on finalizing proposed rolling compliance deadlines for 2020, 2021, and 2022.Ethanol groups like Growth Energy weren?t pleased with the announcement. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said that delaying the compliance...
One busy Iowa farm wife is marketing to others like her with The Snazzy Sheep Boutique.
When you are on the farm, it doesn?t limit you to just earning a living by working the land or raising livestock. There are many other ways to help supplement your income while providing a needed service. It is all about finding a niche where you can carve out a...
Farmers with visitors can manage risk with free online course
Bringing visitors onto the farm can be a great way to educate others about farm life, and it?s a critical part of the agritourism and agritainment industries.However, there are important risk management considerations for those involved with on-farm visitors. In order...
ISA recognizes outstanding achievement on behalf of soy industry
A must-attend summer event, a dedicated farm and food broadcaster, and a first-generation farmer were among those touted for outstanding achievement benefiting the soy industry. The recognition was given in eight categories by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) during...
John Deere enhances MY22 9 Series Tractors
AUDIO REPORT: Ryan Jardon, John DeereJohn Deere has announced new updates to its model year 2022 9 Series Tractors.Ryan Jardon, product marketing manager for John Deere, says the 9 Series Tractors have been enhanced to help today's farmers start earlier and run later...
PIC launches GrowQuest to assist wean-to-finish customers
PORK CONGRESS AUDIO: Isaiah Spath, PICThe team at Pig Improvement Company (PIC) met with producers at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress about their newest wean-to-finish digital tool.GrowQuest is a free tool that provides recommendations for operations on the five...
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Farmers for Soil Health engage in sustainability work
Farmers for Soil Health recently received a grant from the USDA as part of the Climate-Smart Commodity Program.Nathan Fields, vice president of production and sustainability with the National Corn Growers Association, says that when ag groups work together to strive...
USDA investing $759 million in rural broadband access
Contrary to what many people might believe, agriculture is dependent on technology. Whether they?re tracking yields in real-time during harvest, mapping fields during planting season, or keeping livestock records in a digital workbook, farmers probably use technology...
Weekend Ag Matters- October 29th 2022
In today's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark runs down the headlines, Riley speaks with Iowa state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan, Dustin visits with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig and Russ provides his faith based segment.
Governor Reynolds signs proclamations for grain, fuel, and fertilizer transportation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed proclamations relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, manure, and motor fuels. The Harvest Proclamation is effective immediately and continues through November 27, 2022. The proclamation allows...
Opening Market Podcast- Matt Bennett AgMarketNet- 10-28-22
Riley Smith talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.
