by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 25, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We are almost done with the first month of 2022. Before you know it, it will be planting season in Iowa once again. The last two years have given us some interesting scenarios and have tested the genetics of many corn companies. Some tests were learning tools for what...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 24, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Earlier this year, President Biden announced he was adding $1 billion dollars in aid and funding for smaller, local meat processors to get the business back up and running or get it up to speed. Until the COVID-19 breakout, the local butcher shop was fast becoming a...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 21, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
This is the time of year that many in agriculture refer to as the meeting season. It is a time to gather with fellow producers and talk about issues, new technology, and make plans for your operation?s future. This is no different in the beef industry. As we get...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 20, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Back in October I had the chance to speak with BigIron Auctions Co-Founder Mark Stock. We talked about how hot the used machinery market was. We discussed how prices for used machinery were going higher, as people were willing to pay more for taken-care-of equipment....
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jan 19, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We have been dealing with the COVID pandemic for almost two years now. We have had vaccines available for a little more than a year. However, there is resistance from several rural Americans to getting vaccinated. We have heard many vocal arguments against the...