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Agribusiness Association eyes key Iowa legislation
As the Iowa Legislature begins work on the 2026 session, agriculture and agribusiness are once again front and center in policy discussions at the Statehouse. The Agribusiness Association of Iowa states that several proposals this year could directly impact investment decisions, regulatory certainty, and the way businesses operate across rural Iowa. Julie Kenney, CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, says one of the group’s top priorities is the Iowa Farm Act, a proposal she describes...
Biosecurity increasingly important as cattle movement rises
As we see more and more cattle movement, biosecurity is becoming increasingly important. David Shirbroun, professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said there are several things producers can do to make sure they aren’t bringing infected cattle...
Dramatically lower wholesale and retail turkey prices
As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, shoppers are pleased with the state of turkey prices at the grocery store. That’s USDA economist Michael McConnell who says that despite affordable prices at the store, the news is not as good for turkey producers who are...
Food fight: US dietary guidelines could cut meat and potatoes
Beef groups slammed recommendations for consumers to increase their protein intake via beans, peas and lentils, calling the proposal “unhinged.” A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume — and it has the beef industry seeing red. The...
“Culture Celebrators” have a particular affinity for pork
The Culture Celebrator is one of seven consumer segments identified in an in-depth consumer segmentation study completed by the National Pork Board. Sarah Showalter, manager of business and consumer insights at NPB, said the Culture Celebrator segment shows an...
Gaining an understanding of SCN biology
We talk extensively about Soybean Cyst Nematodes, and there is a good reason. They are a fast-moving pest located in all 99 counties in Iowa. Iowa is one of only two states in the U.S. with populations in every county. The other is Illinois. So, what else can we learn...
Cold air blasts across the state
After some warmer temperatures, a blast of cold wind hit the state. It seems that the switch to winter may be upon us already, as those cold temperatures are projected to stick around for a while. Fortunately, it looks like the precipitation will stick around as well....
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Studies confirm benefits of UHP-LO soybean meal
Benson Hill has completed more feeding trials using their Ultra-High Protein, Low Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybean meal, showcasing the impact of the meal on broiler chicken performance. Aaron Robinson, vice president of product development at Benson Hill, said their...
Getting a head start on corn disease management
Planting season will be here before we know it, and Iowa’s corn farmers are looking for another productive year. Among many other things, disease management is a top solution for corn growers to defend their yield potential. Todd Cogdill, technical service manager...
HPAI detected in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in...
GROWMARK Foundation Offers $110,000 in Student Scholarships
Students pursuing careers in agriculture and business have another opportunity to secure financial support, as the GROWMARK Foundation renews its scholarship program for 2025. The foundation will award fifty-five scholarships valued at $2,000 to students attending...
U.S. Export Sales Report (2-13-25)
Much like the February WASDE report, this week’s export sales did not provide much news for the markets to react to. Allendale commodity broker Ben Breisch gave an update on the latest numbers. However, Breisch said the soybeans are trending in a concerning direction....
