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Winter no longer a break as HPAI resurfaces in Iowa
Winter weather typically gives Iowa poultry producers some relief from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, but this season continues to challenge that expectation. Iowa has confirmed a new HPAI detection in Kossuth County involving pheasant production, a reminder that the disease is not limited to chickens and turkeys alone. Mike Naig says cases like this underscore how widely the virus continues to circulate across bird populations. While commercial poultry often draws the most attention, HPAI...
Meat lab short courses return for 2022
A strong interest in the beef processing industry is leading the Meat Science Laboratory at Iowa State University to offer its second ?Fresh Beef Short Course? in less than a year.The course, which is designed to offer a hands-on experience for participants who have...
Corteva showcases new UltiGraz system at NCBA Convention
NCBA AUDIO: Jerome Otto, UltiGraz Pasture Weed & FeedCorteva Agriscience continues to lead the charge when it comes to implementation and development of new products for pastures.At the 2022 NCBA Convention in Houston, Texas, Corteva?s Jerome Otto told the Iowa...
Biofuels and agriculture paving the way for the future of biotechnology
Even though the current climate in Washington has the future of biofuels in limbo, there is much coming from the work done by those who pioneered this industry decades ago. By looking at more of what our crops are capable of, beyond feeding and clothing the world, we...
Elanco offers solutions for every stage
NCBA AUDIO: Dr. Thach Winslow, ElancoElanco is dedicated to bringing a full set of solutions to meet the needs of cattle producers.Dr. Thach Winslow, beef cattle technical consultant with Elanco, says their company strives to help farmers and ranchers deliver a...
AFBF submits comments on WOTUS rewrite
The American Farm Bureau Federation submitted comments Monday to the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule. Courtney Briggs, Farm Bureau Senior Director of Congressional Relations,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (2-8-22)
Usually, rains in South America are seen as a good thing. However, the recent rains in Brazil actually slowed down harvest progress. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that rain event will just about be the last one for a while as he took a look at the South...
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Key opportunities for U.S. red meat in Africa
The African continent presents a tremendous opportunity for protein demand- particularly for variety meats- while post-COVID expansion of e-commerce, particularly in Kenya, opens up food retail to nearly every corner of the country. U.S. Meat Export Federation Africa...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 12-5-22
Corn & Soybeans are starting positively. Wheat is a few cents lower. Someone must have left a gate open because cattle and hogs are mixed. Greg McBride of Allendale joins Dustin for the Opening Markets.
Senate passes bill to avert catastrophic rail strike
The Senate passed a bill to avoid a potentially catastrophic U.S. railroad strike and sent the bill to President Biden?s desk for his signature. Crossroads Today says the vote came after mounting pressure on lawmakers to move swiftly. Without action, a strike could...
USDA makes trade trip to Spain
The mantra for the last few years in Ag trade has been, ?don?t put all your eggs in one basket.? While we have had a diversified group of trading partners, the recent trade war with China showed us the importance of this diversification. China may be our largest...
Enlist E3 sees increased usage among Iowa farmers
As we get to the end of the year, it?s time to reflect on the successes and struggles we dealt with in 2022. While we did face plenty of issues, we also saw plenty of advancements as well. Every year, we see new seed genetics coming out, and Pioneer especially has...
