U.S. cheese export volumes hit monthly high for October
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says higher commodity prices and improved high-value product sales bumped October export values despite a decline in shipments. Total U.S. dairy export values were up […]
Yields in southern Iowa looked good despite late planting
The southern part of the state took a little longer to finish up the harvest this year compared to the north. Iowa State Extension field agronomist, Aaron Saeugling covers the […]
Risk management remains crucial for cattle producers
A market specialist for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says several sale barns around the country notched record high prices for cattle last week. Tony Hancock says it should serve […]
National FFA Sponsors Board announces priorities for 2025
The new chair of the National FFA Sponsors Board says continuing to offer career development activities will be a priority in 2025. Aaron Wetzel is the vice president of production […]
NCBA president-elect says tariffs can be effective against “bad actors”
A leader with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is taking a wait-and-see approach to tariff threats by the incoming administration. NCBA president-elect Buck Wehrbein says what Donald Trump said on […]
Dave Egdorf
All Seasons Center
Red crown rot map will be available for next year
An extension field crop pathologist at Purdue University says a new map to track red crown rot could be good news for farmers. Darcy Telenko says the map can help […]
Organizations say food pantries in Iowa see record use
The leaders of food assistance groups in Iowa say they’re seeing record numbers at the state’s food pantries. A network of 14 central Iowa food pantries served 30,000 people in […]
University of Missouri announces new rural energy center
The University of Missouri has announced a new center focusing on rural energy, innovation, and policy. University president Mun Choi says the Center for Rural Energy Security will focus on […]
USDA hosts historic trade mission to Africa
USDA is hosting an historic trade mission to Africa. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association executive director Joe Smentek is on the trip and says the first stop was Morrocco. “In Casablanca, […]
