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October red meat exports show promising signs
U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports remained lower year-over-year, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said shipments rebounded to some degree in October, posting the largest totals since June. October beef exports increased year-over-year to Japan, Taiwan, Canada, the ASEAN region and the Dominican Republic,...
Vets can help with swine traceability goals
Traceability is an important topic in the livestock industry. Dr. Patrick Webb, assistant chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, said that real-time traceability is vital to keeping the pork industry safe from a disease outbreak. Webb said veterinarians play...
U.S. loss would be South America’s gain
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a new U.S.-China trade war could have on hundreds of thousands of rural communities. It shows that American-imposed tariffs would come at a steep cost to American farmers and ranchers while...
Farm tire needs are changing and Firestone Ag has adapted
As the ag industry grows and changes, it is safe to assume that our equipment needs will change, too. As farms grow larger and more spread out, implements spend a lot of time on the road as well as in the field. This means that you need to drive those implements on...
Emerald ash borer has made its way into all 99 Iowa counties
It’s been 14 years since emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species of insect that kills ash trees, was first detected in Iowa. Now, with the latest confirmation of EAB in Emmet County, EAB has been detected in all 99 counties. The Emmet County samples were...
Farm, biofuel groups press administration for answers on 45Z tax credits
An American Farm Bureau official says the November election and the difficulty of rulemaking could push the ‘45Z’ tax credit rule for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel past a November 1st deadline. The calendar tells the story. AFB Director of Government Affairs...
Pork producers celebrate UN decision on antimicrobials
In a victory for America’s pork producers and swine veterinarians, the National Pork Producers Council celebrated a United Nations decision on antimicrobials. NPPC was on hand for the discussion and providing guidance when the U.N. rejected proposed on-farm target...
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ICGA reacts to recent USDA guidelines
Yesterday, the USDA published an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-16-25)
As we continue to a new marketing year and prepare for a new administration, the export sales are still looking good. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. As Trump prepares to take office for the second time,...
Mosaic’s solution to maximizing fertilizer efficiency
Market conditions and grain prices are setting up 2025 to be a year of tough decisions for farmers. Growers do not want to cut back on inputs at the risk of harming yields but when faced with tough economic decisions, tough management decisions need to be made. In the...
USDA issues final rule on amendments to Federal milk marketing orders
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a final rule amending the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs). The final rule was made available for viewing on Jan. 16,...
USDA Releases guidance on 45z; Trump Treasury must still approve
Yesterday marked a moment that farmers and the biofuels industry eagerly anticipated for over a year. The USDA released guidance on 45z tax credits for climate-smart Ag, feedstocks, and biofuels. Many ag industry leaders and entities have praised Secretary Vilsack for...
