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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...
Family Farm Masterclass for producers to enhance their operation?s management
Managing the family farm can be a daunting task. It is not as simple as it was in the generations before us. There are many tax considerations, succession planning, and marketing questions that need to be answered. Times have changed since you took over the farm, and...
USDA pilot program to support clean energy in rural communities
The Biden administration has announced a series of clean energy initiatives.Among the actions is a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program that would support clean energy in rural, underserved communities. Gina McCarthy is President Biden?s National Climate...
Anuvia Plant Nutrients receives 2021 SEAL award
Anuvia Plant Nutrients has been named a winner of the 2021 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards, which celebrates leadership, transparency and commitment to sustainable business practices. Anuvia's fertilizer technology was recognized...
Markets have mixed reaction to January USDA reports
AUDIO REPORT: January USDA WASDE & Quarter Grain Stocks RecapGrain markets had a mixed reaction to the latest round of USDA reports on Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its January 2022 WASDE report along with the Quarterly Grain Stocks report....
Brazil?s CONAB report estimates record crops despite drops in numbers
Brazil?s CONAB report came out yesterday morning. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that the drops in estimations from yesterday?s CONAB report aren?t as bad as they might initially appear.?For corn, they dropped it by 4.25 million metric tons (mmt), and...
NCGA focusing on driving demand in 2022
Exports and animal agriculture make up nearly 70 percent of the annual U.S. corn demand. The National Corn Growers Market Development Action Team has a primary goal of driving demand for America?s corn farmers.?Last fall, we announced the winners of the Consider Corn...
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Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-19-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
Gary Slater reflects on his time as Iowa State Fair CEO
Recently, Iowa State Fair CEO Gary Slater announced that he is retiring after 21 years with the country?s greatest state fair. With the consistent success the fair sees every year, he felt that now was a good time to finally pass the torch and enjoy his summers with...
Exploring new opportunities for soybean growers through collaboration and innovation
Soybean farmers and industry experts recently met in Indianapolis for the Soybean Research Forum and Think Tank to work together on future opportunities for soybeans. It is an event supported by the soy checkoff and state soybean boards.That is Katherine Drake Stowe,...
Avoid common ventilation mistakes in swine barns this winter
Over the past few days, we?ve been dealing with some exceptionally cold weather for this time of year. Fortunately, it looks like the temperatures will warm up again soon, but the cold weather should serve as a reminder that winter isn?t too far off. That means now is...
Avian flu poultry deaths near U.S. record
Avian influenza losses are nearing a record in the United States this year, as the virus has infected more wild birds that transmit the disease. A new report from Reuters shows more than 47 million birds have died from infections and culling. The outbreak sparked...
