South Korea remains key market for U.S. Beef, USMEF reports $1.4 billion in sales
The president of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board says it’s important to maintain strong trading relationships as U.S. beef prices continue to push higher. Ryan Moorhouse says South Korea has been […]
America’s Heartland Packing ramping up production
As many as 1200 head of Midwestern cattle per day can be processed by the nation’s newest meat packing facility. David Jagodzinske, president and CEO of American Foods Group, says […]
U.S. beef exports to China plummet 94% amid trade disruptions; global demand shifts
Exports of U.S. beef continue to run below year-ago levels. Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University, says one of the big stories is China. “China had become […]
USDA raises 2025 corn, soybean production on larger acreage despite slight yield cuts
The USDA has raised its expectations for 2025 corn and soybean production. The corn crop estimate is slightly more than in August and 13% above 2024 at 16.814 billion bushels, […]
Farmers expected to face increased financial pressure heading into 2026
An ag economist says margins are expected to tighten even more heading into 2026 and farmers should keep a close eye on their balance sheets. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier says producers with high […]
Driving Demand Initiatives
Soybeans are stepping into the spotlight. The United Soybean Board is expanding demand opportunities for soybeans, from improving animal nutrition to boosting dairy production and helping create clean fuels. Listen […]
Dust, Fire Risk, and Rapid Maturity: Midwest Farmers Face Heat Wave at Harvest
A climatologist says a heat wave is occurring in the Midwest as farmers begin harvest. Justin Glisan with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says temperatures are expected […]
Ten days until fall and Iowa gets a steamy, late summer heat wave
The calendar says it’s mid-September but it’s feeling a lot more like mid-July. National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Ansorge says we have several days of unseasonable heat ahead. “We’re looking […]
Sanborn Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges
A Sanborn man could face more than a century behind bars if convicted on multiple drug-related charges. According to a criminal complaint filed by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old […]
Drought expands across the Midwest; spotty showers High Plains to the upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, sudden warmth favors summer crop maturation and early-season harvest efforts. On September 7, Missouri led the Midwest with 9% of its corn acreage harvested, while other […]