Previewing Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA
The USDA’s next Cattle on Feed report is out Friday. Charley Martinez, University of Tennessee ag economist says, “I’m always interested to see just where we are in terms of […]
Hong Kong interested in American-made SAF
Interest in sustainable aviation fuel is soaring in Asia. Minnesota Soybean Growers executive director Joe Smentek recently traveled to Hong Kong as part of a USDA trade mission and says […]
Illinois wheat growers optimistic about ’25 crop
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says results from this year’s Illinois Wheat Association annual winter wheat tour are encouraging. “No news is good news. We didn’t […]
USAPEEC president says layer and turkey flocks continue to rebound following HPAI outbreaks
The president and CEO of the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council says that reported cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have slowed in recent weeks. But, Greg Tyler tells […]
Wisconsin manure spill under investigation
An unexpected heavy rain in a short period of time is a factor in a recent Wisconsin manure spill. Ben Uvaas with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tells Brownfield […]
Iowa farmers receive rain “at the right time”
Iowa’s state climatologist says recent rains came at the right time. “To bank some soil moisture right now with the heavier amounts we saw across the state, it’s excellent news,” […]
Layoffs announced at Ames-based Chevron REG
A round of layoffs is set to occur next month at Ames, Iowa-based Chevron Renewable Energy Group. According to data on the Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification website, 70 […]
Northwestern College adds Master of Arts in teaching in early childhood
ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Northwestern College is adding a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in early childhood degree to its graduate programs. Classes will begin this fall. Offered online, the M.A.T. […]
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Sioux Center Production of “Annie”
Nearly 20 USDA advisory committees halted
The U.S. Ag Secretary is terminating seven advisory committees and pausing eight others following Executive Orders to reduce and restructure the federal government. Eliminated committees include the Advisory Committee on […]
