by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 13, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Earlier this year it was announced that Chevron would be purchasing Renewable Energy Group (REG) and that purchase was finalized today. We had the chance to talk with Chevron Renewable Energy Group President Kevin Lucke about what this will mean for the future of both...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 13, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With World Pork Expo last week, many producers from across the globe were in Iowa to talk about the latest technology, policy, and trade situations. It was also a chance for groups to talk together with their counterparts around the country and internationally.One of...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 10, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
On day two of the World Pork Expo, I had the chance to talk with Iowa Pork Queen Kiley Allen from LeMars, Iowa. She tells us about her family’s operation and how she got to where she is, wearing that crown.Kiley talked about some of her duties as Pork...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 9, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As we make our way around World Pork Expo in Des Moines, one ot the topics that is still being talked about is African Swine Fever (AFS). While that doesn?t mean we don?t have other pork health concerns, it is still the one that comes with a hefty price tag for the...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 9, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
We had the chance to talk with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines. We talked about various trade and economic topics with the pork industry in Iowa. You can catch part of our conversation here.