DENVER — The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference got underway Wednesday in San Antonio, attracting a diverse range of participants including pork, beef, lamb, corn and soybean producers, as well as packers, processors, exporters and traders from throughout the United States. USMEF Chair Mark Swanson, who recently founded food safety consulting firm Tru Grit […]

UKIAH, Calif. — In addition to a full carnival, live music and well-loved fair food, the Redwood Empire Spring Fair, returning to the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds in Ukiah June 3rd – 5th, 2022 will feature four well-known Monster Trucks and mud bogs. Monster trucks will perform on Friday and Saturday nights. Featured trucks are Wicked Strong, […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Cover crops are used to slow erosion, improve soil health and capture nutrients. From planting to termination, growers face many production decisions, however. The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC), made up of representatives from 12 Midwest states, the province of Ontario, other agricultural stakeholders, and universities, including South Dakota State University (SDSU), is releasing […]

CURTIS, Neb. — A recent trip from southwestern Nebraska to Utah and back confirmed for NCTA students that their college program in agronomy is a solid investment. Four sophomores studying at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis traveled to Salt Lake City with their professor, Dr. Brad Ramsdale, for the American Society of […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The latest issue of Illinois Field & Bean, titled “Rollin’ Down the River,” provides a comprehensive exploration of the many moving parts that make up Illinois Soybean Association’s Trade Program. Says John Lumpe, ISA CEO, “Every year, Illinois farmers send more than 60% of their soybeans to export markets, which adds up to […]