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Pork industry sets 2024 policy
Pork producers have set their policy plans for 2024. For the National Pork Board (NPB) growing pork demand is the top priority. Al Wulfkuehle, NPB vice president and Iowa producer tells Brownfield… “It’s all about doing the priorities of what our producers want.” He says, ...
Thursday, March 7
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Foreign animal disease on pork producers minds
Foreign animal disease (FAD) preparedness remains a top priority for the nation’s pork industry. Trish Cook is a pork producer in eastern Iowa… “Being diligent every day.” She says, “You can’t take a day off from having good bio-security because you’re only as strong as ...
Thursday, March 7
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Brownfield Ag News
Pork prospects improve
The first quarter of 2024 has seen a slight rebound for the pork industry. Steve Meyer, chief livestock economist for Ever.Ag, says the price picture for hogs has improved recently… “It’s better, but I won’t say it’s great by any stretch.” He says, “Primarily with ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Influencers: Pork production methods not an audience priority
How much do pork production practices matter to consumers? Not much according to two social media influencers. Eddie Zamora is known online and in the food industry as the “Yum Yum Foodie.” He says his audience isn’t asking about animal care… “If it is important, it’s ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Signs of weakening farmland values
Several indicators point to weakening farmland values. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal tells Brownfield he tracks every land auction in the state and says there were at least nine no-sales in February. “That is a drastic increase. A year ago, February 2023, we had ...
Wednesday, March 6
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IL Pork promoting to Chicago consumers
The pork industry remains focused on growing domestic demand and the executive director for Illinois Pork says the nation’s third-largest city is a perfect place to do that. Jennifer Tirey says the association is working to reach Chicago’s urban consumers… “Promotional activities that we are ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Iowa farmer sees sustainable aviation fuel as next “ah ha” moment for ethanol
A southeast Iowa farmer is excited about the market potential of sustainable aviation fuel. “It’s probably, maybe, could be, the next ‘ah ha’ moment for ethanol and corn demand.” Dan Keitzer of Mediapolis says the government wants the airline industry to use three billion gallons ...
Wednesday, March 6
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IL Congressman: Enough politics over budget; President signs stopgap
President Biden has signed a stopgap bill extending the deadline to fund USDA and several other agencies through March 8th. Congressman Eric Sorenson of Illinois tells Brownfield it’s time to put politics aside… “Does our Speaker of the House have good faith to be able ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Unseasonable Midwest warmth brings back memories of 2012
Warmer temperatures have Midwest farmers thinking about fieldwork and recalling another recent mild late winter. Eric Snodgrass, chief science fellow at Nutrien Ag Solutions, says the unseasonably warm and dry conditions have raised concerns… “It is likely going to be one of the warmest winters ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Farmers want path for corn-based ethanol use in sustainable aviation fuel cleared
Corn farmers say the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market provides incredible opportunities for agriculture, but there are challenges ahead. Illinois farmer Chris Gould says SAF is the next big market for corn growers. “The automotive ethanol market is pretty well developed,” he says. “There ...
Wednesday, March 6
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March brings spring calving reminders
Spring calving season is underway, and an Extension beef specialist says producers need to have a plan in place. Travis Meteer is with the University of Illinois… “Make sure you’ve got cows preg checked,” he says, “so you can be more alert at that time ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Despite hurdles; farm bill optimism remains
Some lawmakers remain optimistic a farm bill can be completed this year despite the ongoing budget battle in Congress. House Ag Committee member Eric Sorenson says a budget solution must come first… “Every eyeball and every pen has been focused on this continuing resolution.” He ...
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