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Now is a great time for cattle producers to make succession plans
Farm and ranch families across the country are beginning to realize that succession planning can’t wait any longer. Dr. Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economist at Oklahoma State University said now is a great time to think about succession planning with the current strength in the cattle market. Dr. Ferrell said many people may not realize just how much work goes into succession planning. Dr. Ferrell said it’s vital to teach the next generation of ranchers why they do what they do on top of...
Ethanol industry responds to EPA’s science board’s corn ethanol claims
The ethanol industry is unhappy with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board for downplaying the climate benefits of corn ethanol in a recent report. The Renewable Fuels Association argues in a letter to EPA head Michael Regan that his science...
McConnell: farm bill will be late
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress will deliver a farm bill, but not likely in September. Roll Call says McConnell told the Kentucky Farm Bureau that Congress is running out of working days on the legislative calendar before the current law expires...
2023 Crop Tour better than last year
172 bushels per acre on corn and 49.7 bushels per acre on beans are the Pro Farmer National Corn and Soybean estimates for the 2023 Crop. Pro Farmer Editor Brian Grete has the highlights.“Ohio is kind of a hit or miss state but this year it was a real rock star and I...
GoServ Global delivering hope to areas struck by disaster
The ag industry is all about helping those who are in need. Not only will farmers come together to help each other and their communities, but the giving nature of the industry extends to people all over the country and the world. Few organizations epitomize that...
Weekly drought monitor shows spotty improvement
The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor saw improvements in parts of California and Nevada because of the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall accumulations and incidents of flash flooding and mudslides. In the Midwest, light...
Producers focus on needs, as farm bill writers eye politics
While Washington politicians are focused on farm bill politics, producers are focused on their needs.SNAP work requirements, WIC spending cuts, CCC uses, payment limits and more are all politicizing farm bill efforts this year. However, down on the farm and ranch,...
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Neutral March WASDE provides support to grains
A mostly neutral WASDE report left the markets feeling good to end off this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this was the first time in a while where there were virtually no changes. McBride also noted that the USDA decided to play it safe when it...
Protect your cattle from pasture parasites
Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can limit the chances of parasites affecting the efficiency and performance of your beef herd. Dr. D.L. Step, a professional services veterinarian...
Japanese-American fusion is top pork dish at student chef contest
The classic American meal of meat, potatoes, and vegetables was fused with Japanese ingredients to win over judges at this year’s student Taste competition, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) on Monday. For the annual contest, culinary students were...
Iowa Farmer will be a Mosaic Frontier Fields Farmer in 2024
Companies are always trying to put their products through rigorous testing before they release them to the public. However, many times the results we see are based on controlled sites and conditions. What happens when it goes out to the average acres across the...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-7-24)
This week’s U.S. Export Sales Report was actually a good one- including a slight rebound in the soybean numbers- ahead of tomorrow's WASDE. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the export sales numbers. Flash sales have been quiet lately, and that...
