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Spring bird migration enhances HPAI threat
The spring migratory season brings with it the renewed threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. Dudley Hoskins, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, is reminding farmers and others to take all necessary precautions. The H5N1 strain of avian influenza is present in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in U.S. domestic birds and dairy cattle. Hoskins asks farmers to lean on USDA’s APHIS experts for guidance and help in preventing spread. For...
There may be some headwinds in the cattle market yet
When you look at the cattle prices, you have to feel pretty good overall. Markets seem to be favoring producers. They are able to hold out until the packers are paying what they want. While inputs and feed costs are higher as well, you should still be able to make...
USTR establishes second trade dispute panel on dairy access to Canada
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai this week established the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute panel regarding access to Canada?s dairy market. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the case stems from...
NPPC reacts to first senate ag farm bill hearing
The National Pork Producers Council applauded the first farm bill hearing in the 118th Congress. The organization is pleased the Senate Ag Committee is taking up issues important to the pork industry. In 2021, the U.S. exported 8.1 billion dollars worth of pork to...
How to decide when to expand grain storage on your operation
The Iowa Ag Expo was held this week at the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena. It is the third largest indoor ag show in the country bringing thousands of farmers together to discover the latest and greatest in agriculture innovation and technology from hundreds...
Avoid common mistakes during winter calving
Calving season is approaching fast, and the cold winter temperatures can cause a lot of complications this time of year. As such, cattle producers should prepare themselves now in order to avoid making common mistakes during winter calf care. Ben Ekern, Midwest sales...
U.S. Export Sales Report (2-2-23)
For once, corn actually outperformed expectations with strong sales. Soybeans weren?t as positive, but they were still decent. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an analysis of the latest U.S. Export Sales Report.Flash sales were quieter this week, but...
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Precision ag technology providing new tools for farmers
As precision ag technology continues to make advances in almost every area of agriculture, farmers are uncovering new tools to make their operation as efficient and cost friendly as possible. One of the latest technological advancements from Precision Planting is the...
113th National Cattle Congress wraps up fair season
Wrapping up County Fair and Festival season in Iowa and what a fitting grand finale. One of the most traditional events is the National Cattle Congress. The 113th National Cattle Congress runs through Sunday on the north side of Waterloo and Jim Koch, General Manager,...
Iowa’s 2023 best burger winner smashes records
Ames, Iowa – Since being named the home of Iowa’s Best Burger for 2023, Flight Bar + Grille in Huxley has been serving a record-setting number of burgers while contributing thousands of dollars to the Ballard Education Foundation. “Overall, our restaurant sales have...
NPB urges hog producers to complete NASS survey
If your farmhouse is anything like mine was growing up, that trip to the mailbox can turn a little snarky when we see those survey forms from the USDA. Dad was never wild about doing those surveys because he felt the government already had way too much information on...
Groundbreaker year for Bayer Smart Corn System
In its inaugural year of widespread growth, Bayer’s Smart Corn System had plenty of challenges to overcome. Despite the issues from drought and severe weather, farmers are still excited for short corn to be more widely available. Devin Hammer of Bayer said they’ve...
