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New NCBA president outlines priorities for 2026
Gene Copenhaver, a producer from southwest Virginia, is the new president of the National Cattlmen’s Beef Association. Copenhaver tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about his cattle operation and a business relationship with the state of Iowa. He says that while he is excited to lead in his new position as NCBA president, NCBA leadership is a team effort. Copenhaver tells Iowa Ag Radio about the priorities for NCBA in 2026 and beyond. Gene Copenhaver spoke with the Iowa Agribusiness...
Disease management is key even with good prices (Part 2)
Earlier this week we talked about the keys to managing diseases. Don?t put all your faith in one treatment, scout early, and attack right away in the season. Today, we keep talking with Drake Copeland of FMC, he talks about more disease management tips as the planters...
Proposed SEC rule could hurt every U.S. farmer and rancher
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and 119 other ag organizations sent a joint letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a proposed rule that may impact every American farmer and rancher. The groups want more time to comment on the...
AEM urges lawmakers to take on supply chain issues legislatively
I don?t think anybody here does not know about the fact that we have an issue with our supply chain. When it comes to equipment, could we be seeing shortages on parts and replacement machinery?Kip Eideberg is the Senior Vice President of Government & Industry...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-28-22)
Corn sales were a little disappointing, but soybeans sales are performing above average right now since South America had a poor crop. Overall, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said it all adds up to be a neutral report.Corn did see some additional action...
Cattle Contract Library may be ready first of year
As hearings have been happening on Capitol Hill concerning the future and the need for cattle market reformation, other tools to help farmers are closer to coming online.The Cattle Contract Library is a million-dollar pilot program that is aimed at giving producers...
Vilsack authorizes additional CCC funds for HPAI response
On Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack approved Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding to assist USDA?s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).The virus has been confirmed in 29 states,...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (1-31-23)
Argentina dried out a bit over the weekend, causing some strength in the U.S. grain markets. Later forecasts, however, show rain returning to the area. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and...
Increasing livestock profitability through optimized feed plans
Producers are always searching for ways to raise livestock more efficiently and profitably.Dr. Jim Smith a senior technical swine nutritionist with Kent Feeds, recently spoke at the Iowa Pork Congress revealing the results of a recent study with an optimized feed plan...
NCGA prioritizing crop insurance funds in next Farm Bill
As lawmakers in Washington focus on the debt ceiling and federal spending, there are concerns about the direction and funding for this year?s new federal farm bill, as the current farm bill is set expire in late September. Bradley Schad, CEO of Missouri Corn ? which...
Reynolds joins 24 governors in joint letter opposing revised WOTUS definition
Yesterday, Gov. Reynolds and 24 other governors sent a joint letter to President Joe Biden voicing their opposition to a new rule regarding the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the revised definition of Water of the United States (WOTUS).?The WOTUS definition has been under...
Midwest Dairy has a new focus in the new year
As we are now one month down in 2023, we are gearing up for another great growing season. However, livestock knows no season, and organizations and producers use the flip of the yearly calendar to renew their commitments to the various industries for which our animals...
