Top Stories
Data tells the sustainability story
Hog producers strive to raise pigs in a way that produces healthier pigs, healthier people, and a healthier planet every day. However, if producers cannot demonstrate results through data and measurable metrics it is hard to pass that message on to the supply chain, consumers, and even detractors of the pork industry. Jamie Burr is the chief sustainability officer with the National Pork Board and he says that on-farm data helps hog producers stay on the front foot when pushing back against...
Buyers show heightened interest in U.S. beef at Gulfood Trade Show
Gulfood is one of the largest food trade shows in the world, attracting tens of thousands of prospective buyers to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Reporting from a busy USA Pavilion at Gulfood, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the...
Farmers worry about future of conservation assistance funds
Farmers across the country are on edge as the Trump Administration’s sudden spending freezes cast doubt on crucial cost-share payments they were promised. These funds, secured through contracts, are not just bureaucratic line items, they are the backbone of farm...
U.S. Export Sales Report (2-21-25)
For the most part, this week marked another uneventful week of export sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. Brazil still holds the discount for both corn and soybeans. However, McBride said U.S. corn sales...
Ag machinery manufacturers worried about tariffs
Many segments of U.S. agriculture are concerned about the possibility of the Trump administration implementing tariffs and the possibility of reciprocal tariffs put in place by trade partners. Curt Blades, senior vice president of the Association of Equipment...
Secretary Rollins releases the first tranche of funding under review
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA will release the first tranche of funding that was paused due to the review of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In alignment with White House directives, Secretary Rollins will honor...
Innovation to Profit Series from Iowa Soybean Association Underway
The Iowa Soybean Association’s 2025 series of Innovation to Profit meetings are designed to provide accurate, insightful information to Iowa’s soybean farmers to help them increase profitability and productivity. There are four total meetings in the series, one in...
Video
More Ag News
Chinese government urging other countries to oppose U.S. tariffs
China and the U.S. have officially drawn lines in the sand regarding trade and tariffs. China seems to be digging in for the long term and looking for allies. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX, said the Chinese government released a video this...
GROWMARK driving growth in carbon marketplace
Momentum is building in the carbon credit marketplace as demand from companies seeking to meet sustainability goals continues to rise. Farmers are increasingly benefiting from this trend, receiving additional revenue by adopting climate-friendly practices such as...
EPA releases new insecticide plan
The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft of its plan to protect endangered species while still allowing farmers the flexibility to use insecticides to protect their crops. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau...
Protecting your profits by protecting your grain
One of the often-overlooked aspects of grain storage is the amount of lost grain and grain quality loss due to insect damage. John Mays is the senior director for grain and specialty ag at Central Life Sciences and he says more growers need to be aware of grain bugs...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-1-25)
Weekly export sales are continuing to perform above the yearly averages. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said corn sales are looking very good. Soybeans were more modest, but still good. McBride said the performance of both markets is interesting given the...
