New Study Shows Iowa Agriculture Even Stronger Driver of State Economy, Contributing $159.5 Billion
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 22, 2024 – Iowa’s 86,911 family farms continue to be a key driver of Iowa’s economy, contributing 32 percent more to the state economy than in 2017, according to a new
Save the Date for 2024 SDSU Swine Day
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to save the date for the 2024 SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 12 in Brookings. SDSU Swine Day is from 9 a.m. to
Panel Warns Congress of Impending Farm Economy Cliff
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, a panel of witnesses before the House Committee on Agriculture—including producers, a lender, an input supplier, and Extension economist—warned of the dire outlook facing our agricultural supply chain. Plummeting crop prices, escalating input costs, worsening credit conditions, and sustained
Department of Defense Backs Off Feeding Lab-Grown Protein
WASHINGTON (July 23, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) confirmed that efforts to prevent ultra-processed, lab-grown protein from showing up in the diet of the American armed forces were successful, following news that the U.S.
Diestel Family Ranch Becomes First Certified Regenified™ Turkey Brand
***Watch the video above as Jesse Allen talks with Heidi Diestel about this news. Sonora, CA – July 16, 2024 – Diestel Family Ranch, the family-owned U.S.-based producer of sustainably raised turkeys, today announced it has become the first
Corn Grower Leader Testifies on Financial Conditions in Farm Country
A corn grower leader from Minnesota told the House Agriculture Committee today that farmers in her state and across the country need the support of a reauthorized and strengthened farm bill. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and state
Recapping CHS Q3 FY 2024 Earnings Results
CHS has announced their Q3 FY2024 financial earnings results. We discuss the numbers and more with CHS executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief strategy officer Olivia Nelligan in this special interview. Also, you can learn
SDSU Researcher Examines Food Insecurity
BROOKINGS, S.D. — July 23, 2024 — Around 10% of the United States population experiences some level of food insecurity each year, but little research has been conducted on the key details. What groups of people are
U.S. Pork Industry Fuels American Jobs and Economic Growth: New Report Unveiled
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2024 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic contribution report detailing the significant impact America’s pig farmers have on the United States’ agricultural and overall economy. The report highlights the pork industry’s value
AGCO Announces Transformation of Ohio Dealership Network
DULUTH, Ga., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced the transformation of its Ohio dealership network. Several of AGCO’s well-established dealerships will grow to