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ISU networking with students at Iowa FFA Convention
Today is the last day of the 96th annual Iowa FFA Convention, and as the host site, Iowa State University greatly enjoys the opportunity to interact with tomorrow’s ag industry leaders. As one of the top ag schools in the country, many of those students will end up walking through the same halls that they went through to celebrate Iowa FFA when they continue their education. ISU’s Andy Zehr said state convention provides an excellent networking opportunity. Whether they’re new to campus or...
Grassley: “I think it’s next year before we get a farm bill”
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that in meeting with Iowans recently, the topic of the farm bill remains a priority. Despite pushing hard for work to be completed early in the year on the farm bill, to allow for elections later in the calendar, progress has...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-16-24)
Much like what we’ve seen today, there’s quite a bit of rain in Brazil and Argentina currently. However, producers in Argentina are now worried about getting too much rain, which can cause delays. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest...
Iowa farmers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks in other states, strongly encouraged both dairy...
Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st
On May 1st, Fendt plans to open a new, state-of-the-art facility in Jackson, MN called the Fendt Lodge. The Lodge will be a facility in which farmers can come and experience the new equipment that is coming out, try simulators of the new equipment, and where product...
Conservation efforts having a real impact on emissions
The EPA recently released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022, which shows that the ag industry decreased its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch explains the results. The EPA...
Consumer education increasing pork demand in Central America
U.S. pork exports to Central America were outstanding last year and the momentum has continued in 2024. Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in the region, said that consumer education workshops, funded through support from USDA and the...
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ISU networking with students at Iowa FFA Convention
Today is the last day of the 96th annual Iowa FFA Convention, and as the host site, Iowa State University greatly enjoys the opportunity to interact with tomorrow’s ag industry leaders. As one of the top ag schools in the country, many of those students will end up...
Grassley: “I think it’s next year before we get a farm bill”
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that in meeting with Iowans recently, the topic of the farm bill remains a priority. Despite pushing hard for work to be completed early in the year on the farm bill, to allow for elections later in the calendar, progress has...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-16-24)
Much like what we’ve seen today, there’s quite a bit of rain in Brazil and Argentina currently. However, producers in Argentina are now worried about getting too much rain, which can cause delays. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest...
Iowa farmers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks in other states, strongly encouraged both dairy...
Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st
On May 1st, Fendt plans to open a new, state-of-the-art facility in Jackson, MN called the Fendt Lodge. The Lodge will be a facility in which farmers can come and experience the new equipment that is coming out, try simulators of the new equipment, and where product...