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No compensation for turkey growers hit by Metapneumovirus

Turkey growers are suffering losses from a disease that first appeared in the U.S. a year ago.  Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says poultry health is a concern for growers. “Whether it’s (highly pathogenic avian influenza), which is in the headlines right... Read More.

Grassley, Klobuchar ask EPA to raise RVOs

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the U.S. EPA needs to raise Renewable Volume Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “Under the Biden administration, RVO levels were set extremely low. As a result, we saw many biodiesel plants idled over the past two years.” The... Read More.

Rains have passed; flood continues

A southeastern Illinois farmer says his area continues feeling the effects of recent torrential rains across the Ohio River Valley. “Four or five days, maybe even a couple days longer than that, before it actually reaches its peak.” Jeff Scates, who grows corn and... Read More.

USTR says tariff measures needed to address trade deficit

The U.S. Trade Representative says drastic measures are needed to improve the country’s growing trade deficit. Jamieson Greer testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee this morning.   “This national emergency declaration and tariff action is the most significant change in U.S. trade policy since... Read More.

A2 dairy – more than just milk

A2 Dairy is a specific type of milk that comes from cows that produce only the A2 beta-casein protein.  Breeds like Jersey, Guernsey, and some types of Holsteins are the cows that produce that type of milk naturally. While A2 milk is the primary... Read More.

The Importance of Leveraging Partnerships

Pooling resources can help state checkoffs stretch their dollars and reach larger audiences to help grow demand for beef. In this episode, Sydney Long, executive director of the Missouri Beef Industry Council, discusses the crucial role that partnerships play in increasing exposure to Missouri’s... Read More.

Michigan Soybean’s Port Potential

A major infrastructure investment at the Port of Monroe will provide new avenues to export Michigan soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Port Development Coordinator about how the build-out will better serve Michigan farmers and support specialized container shipping through... Read More.

Weathering the storms

The director of agriculture in Arkansas says farmers are doing their best to weather spring storms. Wes Ward tells Brownfield strong winds and tornadoes damaged grain bins, fences and poultry barns across portions of the state last week. “There was farm equipment out in... Read More.

New MO beef packing plant expected to open this week

Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn says America’s Heartland Packing will process 2,400 head of cattle each day, once fully operational. “I think their plan, when they get completely up and going, is to do 1,200 head per day of cull cattle: cows and bulls,... Read More.