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Upcoming Dietary Guidelines could blur lines on processed foods
Last week, we looked at the MAHA report and what it covered, and just as importantly, what it left out. While the document laid out key priorities for the pork industry, it did not take on the looming debate over federal dietary guidelines. That discussion is coming soon, and with it a central question: how regulators will define “ultra-processed” foods. The answer could have big consequences for pork products, raising the risk that staples like bacon and sausage get lumped in with candy and...
ICA hosts annual Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit
A cold Thursday night last week didn?t stop Iowa?s cattle industry leaders from gathering in Altoona for the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit. The event serves as a forum for industry leaders to gather and discuss a variety of topics, from government policy to...
Weed control plan critical during early growth of corn and soybeans
While nearing the end of 2022, it is a good time to reflect on the past year and of course start to think about next year and the next growing season. It won?t be long until farmers are beginning to make plans for planting in 2023.The early life cycle of a corn or...
China facing a difficult path ahead as COVID restrictions are lifted
China has recently ended some of its most severe restrictions in a move away from the country?s ?Zero-COVID? policy. The moves should open new opportunities for U.S. red meat as restaurant and food retail eventually rebound. However, Joel Haggard, U.S. Meat Export...
Iowa farmland prices jump again
Iowa State University?s annual Land Value Survey shows farmland values are averaging $11,411 an acre in 2022, a 17 percent rise from last year. ISU says farmers have a lot more cash on hand, and supply chain issues led to a shortage of equipment, so the money...
Get your dairy herd dewormed soon
Animal health is a big issue for all livestock producers. Each animal comes with their own set of issues that they face. Poultry is currently dealing with HPAI, and hogs are looking at PRRS & staving off African Swine Fever. Cattle have their issues as well, including...
2023 Farm Bill will likely be evolutionary, not revolutionary
With the current lame duck session, the 2023 Farm Bill process has been put off until the new year. Will Stafford, CHS Washington representative, said the writing process should pick up again at the beginning of the year.Stafford said they likely won?t make any huge...
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U.S. pork and beef exports gaining momentum
Led by another outstanding month in Mexico and robust demand for variety meat, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said...
World Dairy Summit returns to the USA
There are many countries that produce dairy in the world, and even though we compete, there are common issues that need to be talked about. This is why events like the World Dairy Summit are important. This year?s summit is returning to the United States, and there...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-7-23)
This week?s export sales were an improvement on what we?ve seen lately, but there?s still no support for the old crop market. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride added that there have been some...
EPA is leaving potential carbon reductions on the table
Growth Energy, the nation?s largest biofuels trade association, recently submitted comments to the EPA on its proposed tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the proposal is...
More options for Iowa?s beef producers
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that in meeting with Iowans on his 99-county tour, he has heard many concerns about consolidation in the beef processing industry and its effect on Iowa producers.USDA recently announced it will award $25 million towards the...
