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U.S. chilled beef may see opportunity in South Korea

U.S. chilled beef may see opportunity in South Korea

Shipments of Australian beef into South Korea have reached more than 90% of the 2026 safeguard volume of 196,00 mt, meaning the tariff rate on Australian beef will soon jump from 5.3% to 24% for the remainder of the year. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Asia Pacific Jihae Yang said Korean retailers and restaurants are already placing orders for more U.S. chilled beef in response. It is not unusual for Australia to hit the safeguard level, but it typically happens much...

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Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He mentioned the importance of the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” campaign in promoting pork consumption and acknowledged the industry’s commitment to...

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

American agricultural groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Getting USMCA right matters enormously to our industry, which ships more than 40 percent of all U.S. dairy exports by value to...

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

As Americans celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary, it's an opportunity to reflect on the people, industries, and values that have helped shape the country over the past two and a half centuries. For Iowa, agriculture has long been one of the...

250 years of agriculture transformed America

250 years of agriculture transformed America

250 years of agriculture has transformed America through innovation and marketing to industrial development and mass production. American agriculture was not just transformed by America, but it helped to transform America says retired Smithsonian Institution curator...

Signs and myths regarding mental health in U.S. agriculture

Signs and myths regarding mental health in U.S. agriculture

Mental health in the farming and ranching community has never been more important than it is now, given the challenges facing U.S. agriculture. Linda Emmanuel, a farmer and the agricultural health liaison for the AgriSafe Network, highlighted some misconceptions about...

Promoting swine herd health with feed additives

Promoting swine herd health with feed additives

As always, swine herd health is a top priority for Iowa producers. Producers who are looking for ways to mitigate the effects of endemic diseases and guard against potential foreign animal disease outbreaks may want to consider using feed additives. Rob Patterson,...

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Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He mentioned the importance of the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” campaign in promoting pork consumption and acknowledged the industry’s commitment to...

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

American agricultural groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Getting USMCA right matters enormously to our industry, which ships more than 40 percent of all U.S. dairy exports by value to...

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

As Americans celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary, it's an opportunity to reflect on the people, industries, and values that have helped shape the country over the past two and a half centuries. For Iowa, agriculture has long been one of the...