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U.S. beef trade to Indonesia reopens
Earlier this month, the Indonesian Halal Authority (BPJPH) moved to reaccredit the only U.S. halal certifying company in the U.S. approved for Indonesia. The accreditation had been suspended in March, effectively halting U.S. beef exports to Indonesia. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President for Asia Pacific Jihae Yang said BPJPH had questioned whether U.S. slaughter practices met Indonesia’s halal standards, but those concerns have now been addressed. Now that beef trade is...
HUSH program and Iowa Deer Exchange connect hunters with communities
Yesterday, we talked about how hunters can give back to their communities and help those who are less fortunate by donating extra deer through Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry. However, Iowa farmers may have difficulty connecting with that cause since there are...
What will water shortages mean for the future?
As we are coming off another year of drought in Iowa, I find it interesting to think about water as much as I have in the past day or two. It?s an interesting situation. I recently saw a TikTok video that featured Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talking about the...
Corn growers call on President Biden to set quick, firm timeline with Mexico
Leaders of state corn groups and the National Corn Growers Association called on President Biden to take additional steps to address the pending decree by Mexico that would block imports of biotech corn. A letter sent to the President Wednesday encouraged Biden to...
Hunters across the country encouraged to donate meat for hunger relief
This weekend marks the end of shotgun season in Iowa. In recent years, hunters across the state have harvested around 100,000 deer annually, which means there?s a lot of venison to go around. Unfortunately, there?s always the issue of food insecurity among less...
FBN economist expects similar challenges for farmers in 2023
Farm input costs were up in nearly all areas in 2022. Farmers were stretched this year by high gas prices, supply chain disruptions, and in some cases product shortages. Farmers Business Network Chief Economist Kevin McNew says that next year could hold similar...
Lower soybean oil demand means higher ending stocks
The current 2022-2023 U.S. soybean balance sheet remains unchanged for now as export and crush volumes are in line with current forecasts. Although soybean meal is off to the projected start, the same can?t be said for soybean oil. Abysmal export volumes and...
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It?s fair season, but the weather sure isn?t fair
Fresh off the Independence Day holiday, and as corn starts to tassel around Iowa, the variable dryness continues to cause concern among growers and end users alike. Linn County farmer Ryan Seick said the moisture profile is about empty after the dryness in June, so...
Hinson & Nunn push bicameral EATS Act forward
The Supreme Court?s decision to uphold California?s Proposition 12 has opened up a lot of discussion about the precedence it has set that will reach far beyond pork and poultry. Many are concerned that a patchwork of guidelines could be introduced in any industry and...
South American Weather and Crop Update (7-5-23)
Once again, not much has changed in the South American weather patterns. However, things are getting interesting in the exports, especially with the shake-up from last week?s USDA reports. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that Brazil, with its record crop,...
Raising healthy and productive dairy heifers
Heifers are one of the most valuable assets for a dairy operation. They are the future of the milking herd and, ultimately, determine the profitability and longevity of your business. Dr. Rebecca Klopp, a calf and heifer specialist with Purina Animal Nutrition, talked...
SNAP error rate alarms Senator Ernst and other lawmakers
SNAP payment error and fraud rates have alarmed U.S. lawmakers and further fueled the food stamp spending fight, central to writing the new farm bill. The total SNAP fiscal year 2022 error rate of 11.5% prompted bipartisan response from the four Ag panel leaders, who...
