Ag News

Ag Matters: Joe Klaes- Osage, Iowa

In the Corn Belt, farmer feeders know how to add value to their corn: they feed it to their cattle.…

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Cattle on Feed Report Placements Below Expectations

August cattle placements came in well below expectations in the latest Cattle on Feed Report, signaling a potential shift in…

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Crop and Progress Report

“An extremely soggy week across much of Iowa made it difficult for farmers to get much fieldwork done, with heavy…

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National Farm Safety & Health Week Generations of Farming

Wednesday’s focus for National Farm Safety & Health Week is Generations of Farming. Using personal experiences to help shape the…

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Ag Matters: Prop 12, Packers Act Riders Await Farm Bill Floor Action

Last-minute farm bill amendments ruled out of order by Senate Ag Chair John Boozman will now likely be among those…

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USDA Cuts Beef Production Forecast as Cattle Slaughter Slows

U.S. beef production is expected to decline this year and next as cattle slaughter remains historically low, according to USDA.…

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Mexican Corn Buyers Tour Midwest to Strengthen U.S. Supply Connections

A Mexican corn buying group toured Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas this month as part of an effort to strengthen relationships…

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National Farm Safety & Health Week: Health & Wellness

Today’s focus for National Farm Safety & Health Week is Health & Wellness. Some of the key themes for today…

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Ag Matters: Soybean Industry Witnessing Proposed Rail Consolidation

Railroads play a critical role in moving U.S. soybeans from farms to domestic and international buyers. But as the rail…

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Pork Producers Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution in Next Steps

The National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill. Still, it said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12…

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