Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Harvest Proclamation Extension

Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain,…

NCBA Welcomes Comment Extension for Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking

The U-S Department of Agriculture announced a 45-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule titled, “Inclusive Competition…

Minnesota Pork Producer Tells Consumers About Pork on Television Appearances

A Minnesota pork producer has found a way to communicate the message of pork production to consumers through a series…

Watching the cost of our crop inputs

We continue to watch the cost of our crop inputs increasing. We talk with Tom Haag, President of the National…

Watching the Global Markets

We continue to watch what’s going on with our Global Markets. One area we continue to watch is what’s going…

Grassley Says Congress Should Act to Prevent Rail Strike

A fourth railroad union has rejected the offer negotiated by the Biden Administration to settle a possible rail strike.  All…

South Dakota Land Values

I recent weeks farmland has sold in northwest Iowa at bids of $25,000…$26,250…and last week at a price of $30,000…

Cost of Thanksgiving Meal Up 20 Percent From Last Year

Food prices have increased over the past year, and the same is true for the traditional Thanksgiving meal.  A nationwide…

Turkey Supplies Should Be Adequate For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and many people still need to select the holiday centerpiece turkey for…

U.S. Meat Exports remain strong

U.S. Meat Exports remain strong thanks in part of the efforts of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.