Articles tagged under: Iowa State University
APP Hog Disease Has Unusual Outbreak
Published March 10, 2022
Iowa State University veterinarians are investigating how an aggressive bacterial strain called APP has spread among nine central Iowa pork production facilities. The bacteria infect the respiratory system in pigs. Veterinary Diagnostic & Production of Animal Medicine Professor Derald Holtkamp…A Mixed Outlook for 2022
Published January 26, 2022
Iowa State University Crops Marketing Specialist Chad Hart told attendees at the NDSU Crop Insurance Seminar he is optimistic about the first half of the year, but is concerned the third and fourth quarters of 2022. "Farmers have good marketing…Top Story #7: Increased Focus on Climate Policy and Carbon Markets
Published December 30, 2021
Climate change is showing up in policy including the bipartisan infrastructure package, the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the Build Back Better Act. "The BBB Act includes more than $27 billion in new, additional conservation funding," said Randy Russell, president,…Large Losses Expected for U.S. Pork Producers in COVID-19
Published April 15, 2020
According to an economic analysis by Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes and Kerns & Associates economist Steve Meyer, hog farmers will lose nearly $37 per hog or almost $5 billion collectively for each hog marketed the rest of the…China Could Still Be in the Market for U.S. Pork
Published February 2, 2020
Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes says African swine fever and the recent trade agreements with China, Mexico and Canada are positive for U.S. pork exports. "In November 2019, China was the largest buyer of U.S. pork. We hope to…Marketing Opportunities May Come in the Springtime
Published December 5, 2019
The current market environment is presenting both challenges and opportunities for farmers. Iowa State University agricultural economist Chad Hart says the challenges with corn and soybeans started in the spring. The crops were planted late, matured late and even some…National Pork Producers Council Calling for Zero Tariff Access to China
Published November 27, 2019
A new analysis from Iowa State University (ISU) says zero tariff access to China for U.S. pork would greatly benefit American agriculture. Unrestricted access to the Chinese chilled and frozen market could also reduce the overall trade deficit with China…Weed Management Strategies: Episode Three
Published April 3, 2019
Waterhemp is one herbicide resistant weed that continues to challenge farmers. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson says to better manage the weed, farmers can invest more in their herbicide program. Anderson also says farmers can be forward-thinking in…Farmers Waiting on Soybean Market Movement
Published November 28, 2018
Discussions surrounding corn and soybean markets, along with trade and tariffs, took center stage on the opening day of the Northern Ag Expo in Fargo. The soybean market is waiting for some movement and positive news towards China. "Because what…