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Tracking the price movement in the cattle complex this week
It was a week of ups and downs in the ag marketplace for cattle this week. Two headline stories sent prices down midweek before a recovery on Friday to end the week. Joe Camp of Commstock Investments tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about one of the news stories that put pressure on the cattle complex this week. Another bearish headline originated out of Colorado says Camp. Following the losses earlier in the week, cattle recovered some on Friday with upward price movement. February...
Iowa farmer praises the partnership he has with AgriGold
We have talked about the different ways that corn producers in Iowa can attack the corn root worm problem. As we have said, your plan of attack must be customized to fit your operation. Of course, having a good support team is essential to the fight, as is choosing...
USMEF opposes applying EU health and environmental standards to imports
The European Commission has issued a Call for Evidence to assess the rationale and legal feasibility of applying EU health and environmental standards to imported agricultural and agri-food products.While supportive of the overall goal of working toward a global...
Starbeck?s Smokehouse wins 2022 Pulled Pork Madness
Starbeck?s Smokehouse has been on the Pulled Pork Madness bracket for 5 years in a row. This year, the Cedar Falls restaurant finally earned the sweet (and smokey) taste of victory by receiving the most votes in the social media contest, presented by the Iowa Pork...
Brazil plants 2nd corn crop after disappointing soybean season
As we get ready to get into the fields, that means that Brazil is ready to get out of theirs for the time being. But don?t worry, they are gearing up for the second season in the warmer climates of the country. As we look at how the growing season was for the...
BASF: Farmers have the biggest job on Earth
BASF officials say the agri-food system is undergoing a massive transformation and farmers are at its core.At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Padma Commuri ? Director of R&D for BASF Agricultural Solutions North America ? says their company is committed to...
FBN economist discusses ag market trends at Commodity Classic
Farmers Business Network broke down current agricultural market trends at last month?s Commodity Classic.FBN chief economist Kevin McNew says the issue at the top of nearly everyone?s mind is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.McNew talks about some of FBN?s...
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Secretary Naig presents 2023 renewable fuels marketing awards
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that Growmark FS and Kwik Trip | Kwik Star are the winners of the 2023 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The awards were created to recognize fuel marketers that have gone above...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-10-23)
The immediate forecast for Argentina is still dry, but more extended forecasts show some moisture finally returning to the area. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.McBride said this rain...
Improving return on investment through farm management
The Peoples? Company Land Investment Expo took place in Des Moines this week at the Iowa Events Center. The land conference features ag professionals and business leaders as they discuss the trends in land investment and management.Eric Geiger, a land manager with...
U.S. pork industry learns more about battling FADs
A recent trip to the European Union allowed those in the pork industry to see firsthand how the U.S. industry can continue to prevent and prepare for a foreign animal disease outbreak. Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, along with...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 1-10-23
Riley Smith talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
