(IARN) — African Swine Fever (ASF) continues its spread overseas, reaching new herds rapidly. The virus has yet to reach the United States. Read more
Grain Coop Managers Accused Of Mixing Grain Plead Not Guilty
Sioux Center, Iowa — Two men who were employed as the general manager and assistant general manager of a Sioux Center-based grain coop have pleaded not guilty after they were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and making False Statements. Read more
Americans To Eat Record 1.4 Billion Chicken Wings For The Big Game
(IARN) — The National Chicken Council released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume a record-breaking 1.4 billion wings during the upcoming Super Bowl weekend. Americans’ love for wings continues to grow. This year’s wing consumption estimate is a two percent increase over 2019, meaning Americans will eat 27 million more wings during this year’s big game weekend versus last year’s game. Read more
Revised Definition For ‘Waters Of The United States’ Finalized
(IARN) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday a finalized revised definition for “water of the United States.” Read more
National Pork Board: Better Reaching Consumers Through Research
(IARN) — Congress designed the Pork Checkoff to “strengthen the position of pork,” which is achieved through promotion of product, research, producer education and consumer education. Read more
Will Demand Be Affected By Trade Deals Or Is It Fluff?
IABRN — We have been celebrating the signing of the Phase-One trade deal with China and the passage of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement out of congress. These were two support pieces we longed to see to help get things turned around in the marketplace, right? That’s what we have been told. However, is there enough in these trade deals to get us back to a level of prosperity in the agriculture industry, or is it just fluff? Read more