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NPPC optimistic about the future of the swine industry
The spotlights were shining bright on Des Moines from June 3-4 for the 2026 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The highly anticipated event did not disappoint with attendees pouring out from all over the country. The two-day long event provided attendees with the opportunity to connect, learn and more importantly assess the current state of the industry while doing some prospective analysis. Brian Humphreys, CEO of National Pork Producers Council highlighted the meaning of this...
Crop protection doesn’t end in the field
We talk about what we need to do to protect our crops in the fields. We use various tools meant to protect our hard work from weeds, disease, and insects. We invest a lot of money into the plants we grow in the field and don’t want to see that investment endangered....
Small changes make the October WASDE report “neutral”
USDA published the October WASDE report at 11am on Friday morning and made slight changes to the numbers that can cause a reaction in the ag markets. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says the report was not far off from industry expectations going into Friday,...
Seasonal farm-to-table dinner series to highlight Iowa agriculture
The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural diversity and its culinary talent. The first dinner will take place on...
August red meat exports show mixed results
Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). On the other hand, U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in...
Sharing the story of U.S. agriculture overseas
The U.S. Sustainability Alliance was formed to share the stories and values of U.S. farmers, fisherman, and foresters with European audiences. Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President, said U.S. agriculture has a great story to share with EU officials...
IDALS takes custody of 1.3 million broiler chickens after company goes bankrupt
Some poultry producers across the upper Midwest are facing a new challenge in the last couple of days. Producers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, which are partnered with Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc., are facing issues with getting feed for their animals. This is just...
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Few changes made in February WASDE
Not much was expected from this month’s WASDE report. However, it still managed to be quiet even by those standards. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they were looking for slight reductions to the U.S. balance sheet, but no changes were made. The only...
Speaking up for a new farm bill
With no shortage of issues facing farmers and ranchers right now, the House Ag Committee recently heard testimony from a panel of producers. Alisha Schwertner, a Texas cotton farmer, said there was one important message she hoped to pass on to the committee....
SAF Coalition talks about boosting U.S. energy dominance
Alison Graab, Executive Director of the SAF Coalition, highlighted the opportunity for the new Administration to boost U.S. energy dominance through supportive Sustainable Aviation Fuel policies. She said America is well-positioned to be a global leader in SAF,...
The final ag trade numbers for 2024
The USDA has finished compiling the final trade data for December 2024 and for the entire year of ag trade. Here is USDA economist James Kaufman with more on the final numbers. The data points to a growing ag trade imbalance. Kaufman expands on month over month ag...
Finding agronomic balance in a tough Ag economy
During tough times in the agricultural economy, farmers in the agronomy sector are often forced to make difficult decisions to reduce costs. While cutting back on certain inputs may seem like a necessary step, some agronomic practices cannot be compromised without...
