National Ag Day to Be Celebrated on Tuesday
National Ag Day is Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Jenni Badding, Ag Public Relations Manager at John Deere, is the chair…
How Iowa Pork Plant Closure Could Impact Hog Industry
It was announced last week that Tyson plans to shut down another food production facility—this time, a pork production plant…
Still a Chance of Frost and Freeze in Forecast
It’s certainly feeling like spring, in fact maybe late spring more so than March right now. I’m talking with Corey…
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday March 15
This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Corn and soybean…
The Yonder Report
Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production; Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals; and California’s extreme swing…
Iowa Leads Nation in Hog Production Again
Iowa remains the top producer of hogs in the United States, with about $10.9 billion in cash receipts in 2022,…
Farm Bill Could Follow Appropriations Process
The federal appropriations process could pave the way for other pieces of legislation of important, like the farm bill. Representative Frank…
USDA Finalizes ‘Product of USA’ Rule
USDA’s final ‘Product of the USA’ rule will allow farmers to label meat, poultry and egg products when they are…
Protecting Your Cattle From Pasture Parasites
Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can…