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Cattle industry hopeful for expanding trade opportunities overseas
With the current administration in Washington D.C. attempting to rework more favorable trade with international partners, producers have had to show patience. In some cases, they have had to endure short term pain in hopes of long-term gain. Kent Bacus, the executive director of governmental affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says that while NCBA appreciates the intent behind the efforts, producers are hopeful of seeing results soon. United States beef remains on the...
Harvest all but wrapped up in Iowa
With snow falling in Iowa this week, it is a reminder that the seasons will soon be changing, and fieldwork will be coming to a halt soon in the state. For the most part, we have been hearing that yields were somewhat better than expected in pockets of the state,...
Farm bureau survey shows Thanksgiving dinner cost up 20 percent
Thanksgiving is an important holiday for spending time with family and friends. Farm Bureau?s 37th annual Thanksgiving Dinner survey provides a look at the cost of this year?s classic feast for 10. This year?s price tag is $64.05, up more than ten dollars from last...
ICGA First Vice President balances farming and advocacy
Harvest is finally wrapping up across most of Iowa. This year was definitely an interesting one, with intense drought issues defining the back half of the growing season. Northwest Iowa saw the worst of the drought in the state, with some areas seeing rainfall...
Time to plan ahead for protection against sudden death syndrome in soybeans
As growers begin looking ahead to 2023, its crucial to look back on where sudden death syndrome (SDS) appeared in soybeans this year. The combination of unpredictable weather and a history of SDS infection could mean challenges ahead in future soybean crops. Zach...
Another record land sale in Iowa
Iowa set another record for farmland sales. Seventy-three acres of high-quality farmland in Sioux County, Iowa, sold for $30,000 per acre at auction on November 11. That?s a total sale worth $2.195 million. That?s just part of a new $30,000-per-acre club in Iowa. A...
Expanding overseas markets for Iowa soybean exports
Iowa soybeans are a sought-after commodity in the international market because of their quality and consistency. The Iowa Soybean Association is always looking for regions in the international market to expand soybean exports.Grant Kimberley, Sr. Director of Market...
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NPB?s Win Bigger Blitz delivers results for chops and ribs
National Pork Board?s Win Bigger Blitz strategically places digital ads about pork ribs and chops at the fingertips of consumers. Neal Hull, National Pork Board?s director of domestic development, said they are focusing on some key markets.?The states of California,...
Grassley seeks to attach foreign farmland ownership legislation to defense bill
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is reintroducing legislation to target foreign ownership of U.S. farmland by countries like China and Russia but hopes to attach it to the must-pass defense bill.Longtime Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is reintroducing with other...
BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark raises more than $20,000 for Iowa food banks
More than $20,000 worth of ground pork will be provided to Iowa food banks and pantries because of the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark, held last Saturday, July 15 at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Iowa Pork Producers Association partnered with the Iowa Cubs...
Iowa chefs encouraged to pair turkey & soy in new competition
Iowans have always been proud to produce our ag products to feed the world. We are also proud to have those products showcased in a way to help educate our consumers about the quality of the products we produce. That is why the Soyfoods Council and the Iowa Turkey...
Rain and cooler temps have flipped the script on this year?s crop
May was an incredibly dry month, and June wasn?t much better. This had us worried about drought stress in this year?s crop, but as DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney noted, the past two to three weeks have brought enough rain and cooler temperatures to...
