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Projecting demand for grilling season as beef prices soar
Every year the meat industry can rely on a spike in demand for meat during the summer grilling season. However, with beef prices at extremely high levels in stores, will demand this grilling season be as high as it typically would be during the spring and summer grilling months? Eric Relph of Commstock Investments tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that there are several economic factors weighing on American consumers as summer approaches. Relph says that inflation concerns continue to...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-11-23)
Once again, the weather hasn?t changed too much down in South America. Brazil has some good rain in the forecast, and Argentina is beyond any saving from the weather at this point. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
Academics predict USMCA dispute panel would favor U.S. over Mexico
Ag economists at The Ohio State University predict a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute settlement panel over biotech corn would rule in favor of the United States. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office recently requested technical consultations with Mexico under...
Soybean export scorecard: Currency & a struggling global middle class
When we look at the global economy, there is plenty to be concerned with. What are consumers going to spend money on? Where are they going to cut back? There?s a lot to weigh in uncertain times.We may see things like cars, consumer electronics, and even home sales...
NASCAR legend Richard Childress speaks at 35th Annual Celebration of Agriculture
At the end of last month, the 35th Annual Celebration of Agriculture took place in Cedar Rapids and brought over 980 people from across Eastern Iowa to enjoy an evening of networking, dinner, and a keynote speaker. This year?s keynote speaker was NASCAR legend Richard...
Boosting plant performance with crop additives
Crop additives and biologicals can boost crop performance and increase yields, but they need an effective delivery system to carry, protect, and dispense a number of ingredients to the plant in order to help build strong and healthy crops.Peter Rousonelos is the vice...
U.S. pork trending higher as beef exports total lower than last year
U.S. pork exports remained robust in February, achieving double-digit increases over last year in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February pork exports totaled nearly 222,000 metric...
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More options and flexibility for Iowa soybean growers
Benson Hill is providing more options and flexibility for soybean growers with Benson Hill Direct, a new method for soybean farmers to grow Benson Hill soybeans outside of its traditional closed loop contract system. That is Benson Hill Vice President of Product...
Sinclair Tractor raises $600k to fight food insecurity
As a celebration of its 25th anniversary this year, Sinclair Tractor hosted a daylong appreciation event, where employees, customers, suppliers, and friends donated to raise $600,000 to support area food banks, including the Food Bank of Iowa. Sinclair Tractor CEO Bob...
USDA announces release details for 2022 Census of Ag
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. NASS concluded the data collection during the summer with a preliminary national return rate of 61 percent. “On behalf of everyone at USDA, I’d...
Congressman Nunn helps introduce new biofuels & energy legislation
The battle over access to funding for biofuel improvement is part of the Farm Bill, but with only a one-year patch job, updates to the programs aren’t going to be happening anytime soon. Modernization of the titles is more than just a little overdue. To that end, Iowa...
A new water quality product available for you in 2024
Another option when it comes to improving water quality on your farm and benefiting your crops will introduce you to a new product from Helena. There's a lot of information being disseminated during the 80th National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention...
