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Consumers shrug off high beef prices
When retail prices for any product reach record-high levels, the demand usually plummets quickly. U.S. beef appears to be the exception to the basic rule of economics. Retail grocery store prices for beef skyrocketed and show no signs of descending. But demand hasn’t softened. A new report from CoBank says the allure of beef, even at high prices, is likely the result of several factors currently shaping consumer buying behaviors. The all-fresh retail beef prices surged by nine percent, hitting...
Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market opens for 2022
The kickoff to the 2022 season at the downtown Des Moines farmers market was this past Saturday. Des Moines, of course, is one of many farmers' markets that you can visit throughout the state of Iowa. But it's also one of the best-known ones across the state. Vendors...
2022 World Food Prize winner is a NASA climate scientist
Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig is a climatologist, agronomist, and former farmer. She?s also the 2022 World Food Prize Award winner for her work in modeling the impact of climate change on world food production.Dr. Rosenzweig was recognized as the leader of the global...
Governor Reynolds joins midwestern governors on biofuels push
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association called last month ?an April to remember.? We saw great strides made for biofuels, in-state, and across the nation. Last month President Biden visited Menlo, IA to announce an emergency order allowing E15 sales to be sold this...
Pork industry leaders educate prospective customers in Peru
U.S. pork industry leaders were in Peru last week to meet with prospective buyers and raise awareness of the attributes of U.S. pork. With support from the National Pork Board and the USDA Market Access Program, activities included a U.S. pork fabrication training...
Global fears rise over food access during Black Sea invasion
Call it a concern. Call it panic. Call it whatever you want. There is growing concern over food supplies due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The small Black Sea country is the breadbasket of Europe and is a major exporter of wheat, sunflower oil, corn, and...
Union expects CNH strike to last up to six months
On May 2, approximately 1,200 CNH Industrial workers represented by UAW walked out of manufacturing plants in Iowa and Wisconsin. During a recent interview with Ag Equipment Intelligence, the local president of the UAW says members should expect to be out of work for...
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Growing the ground pork market by studying consumer shopping trends
The National Pork Board is using Pork Checkoff funds to try and persuade consumers to opt for a different ground meat at the grocery store.The National Pork Board initially partnered with Michigan-based grocer Meijer grocery store, and was able to open a new avenue...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 1-5-22
After a rough ag market day on Wednesday how are the markets reacting today? Mark Magnuson talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
Precipitation gap looks to continue for start of 2023
The last few years have been the story of the ?have?s and the have not?s.? This was on full display right in our own state of Iowa. The northeastern part of the state received the rains they needed, while other parts of the state didn?t get much if any at all. The...
USDA announces conservation stewardship program
The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program applications to be considered for funding this year in Iowa is March 17, 2023.Iowa has the same application cutoff for the three primary programs (CSP, EQIP and RCPP). Program applications are continuously...
Climate FieldView increasing equipment compatibility for ease of use
Planting season will be upon us sooner than you think, so it?s important to consider what changes need to be made in order to have an even more successful crop year. Incorporating top-of-the-line technology can provide a great return on investment. Phil Larsen,...
