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Hog farmers drive demand for U.S. soybeans
The Soy Checkoff is driving domestic demand for U.S. soybeans by creating and developing domestic demand opportunities. There are three main focuses that the United Soybean Board is acting on to achieve this goal and support American soybean producers. United Soybean Board Director Robb Ewoldt- who is also an Iowa soybean farmer and hog producer- said there are significant health benefits when incorporating soybean meal into livestock feed for certain animals. Ewoldt said that using soybean...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-1-22)
There?s not a lot of rain in the immediate forecast for South America, and the rain they are getting is in less optimal areas. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the cold temperatures could finish off some of the crops in northern Argentina and southern...
Ethanol industry wants permanent waiver of summertime E15 restrictions
With the 30 billion miles U.S. drivers have logged on E15, Growth Energy says it?s a testament in the blend?s rising popularity. Not only are American?s driving more on E15, but they are also helping support themselves, the environment, and their community.CEO of...
Ag still hurting from labor shortages
It is nothing to go around the city and see signs all over asking for help. The Great Resignation has taken the economy by storm. Workers are wanting better wages and better treatment, or they simply will find ways to go into business for themselves. Others believe...
NMPF talks formula shortage and options to move forward
There is a lot of finger-pointing going on when it comes to who is to blame for the infant formula shortage that has hit our nation as of late. The Abbot facility in Michigan was shut sown over product safety concerns, and that has people wanting to blame the...
Governor?s Charity Steer Show kicks off fundraising efforts
Last Friday, the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC), Iowa Cattlemen?s Association (ICA), and the Office of the Governor of Iowa launched its fundraising for the Iowa Governor?s Charity Steer Show (GCSS). It was a nice, sunny day, and several of Iowa?s ag leaders were...
Grassley expects cattle reform to be moved very soon
Tonight, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra are in Cherokee to meet with a group about the Cattle Market Transparency bills moving in Congress. The event is made possible by the Iowa Cattlemen?s Association. Senator Grassley...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (1-24-23)
The rain has decided to stick around in Argentina. This means the U.S. grain markets will continue to see pressure. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions for Brazil and Argentina.McBride said they?re pretty much...
Attacking weeds with multiple modes of action
It is a well known battle, farmers vs. weeds. But how does a farmer gain the upper hand?Eric Scherder, U.S. crop protection launch leader with Corteva, says that when putting together your weed control plan you should be building that plan around an entire weed...
Creating opportunities for lesser-known pork cuts in Mexico
U.S. pork exports to Mexico reached new heights in 2022. Through November, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), shipments to Mexico were up 9% from a year ago and nearly matched the full-year record achieved in...
Global strategist urges patience
The agricultural economy is always being affected by external forces, from government regulations to wars taking place continents away. The past few years have provided no shortage of outside challenges. Rabobank Global Strategist, Stephen Nicholson said the best...
U.S. cattle on feed down three percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million on January 1. The inventory was three percent below January 1 of last year. That inventory included 7.03 million steers and steer...
