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Retailers plans for feature protein deals for grilling season

Retailers plans for feature protein deals for grilling season

As we are now in the heart of the summer grilling season, consumers are busy studying their weekly store fliers and ads for some featured deals in the meat section. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell explains an advertising method used by groceries and retailers to bring customers in, with emphasis on products at the meat counter. He details the difference between the feature rate of beef compared to last year in stores at this time. Other proteins are also being featured says McConnell...

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SAF Coalition commends House for advancing 45Z extension

SAF Coalition commends House for advancing 45Z extension

Today, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition’s Executive Director, Alison Graab, issued the following statement after the House passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill which includes an extension of 45Z: “The SAF Coalition applauds the House of...

Ag technology advancements are reshaping farming

Ag technology advancements are reshaping farming

In just a few short years cell phones, electric vehicles, online shopping, and other rapid technological advancements have become a part of everyday life. Global futurist and best-selling author Jack Uldrich says that these quickly advancing technologies are also...

Cover crop funds open for Iowa producers

Cover crop funds open for Iowa producers

Conservation farming practices are gaining traction nationwide as more producers see long-term benefits for their land and their bottom line. Farmers who have already adopted these methods say they pay off over time, improving soil health and setting up future...

An update on the status of H5N1 in the swine industry

An update on the status of H5N1 in the swine industry

The effects of H5N1 are still being felt across the livestock industry, even though it has mostly fell out of public focus. While there has been only one minor detection of H5N1 in U.S. swine, the industry is still prepared in the event of an outbreak. Dr. Marisa...

U.S. agriculture is leery of RFK Jr.’s policies

U.S. agriculture is leery of RFK Jr.’s policies

Many promises have been made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., but few have been delivered on yet. The Make America Healthy Again Commission is being closely watched by American agriculture as it issues a widely anticipated report. Bill...

Inaugural statewide Choose Iowa farm store crawl set for June 21-22

Inaugural statewide Choose Iowa farm store crawl set for June 21-22

On Wednesday Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the inaugural statewide Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl which will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. The two-day event will also coincide with the Iowa Barn Foundation's (IBF) Spring Barn Tour in Cedar...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (5-30-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (5-30-25)

The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were decent this week, but that’s still high for what we expect at this time of year. On the other hand, soybean exports were slightly lower...

MAHA report could hurt farmers and consumers

MAHA report could hurt farmers and consumers

The National Corn Growers Association responded to the Making America Healthy Again Committee report which raised unfounded questions about the safety of pesticides. The NCGA released a report speaking to the economic impact of widely-used technologies like atrazine...

GROWMARK invests in future ag professionals

GROWMARK invests in future ag professionals

Fifty-five students across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, have been awarded $2,000 scholarships through the GROWMARK Foundation, supporting their pursuit of degrees in agriculture or business-related fields. Nearly 805 students applied for the competitive program, with...