Dustin Hoffmann

Des Moines

Farm Broadcaster and Editor at Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Farm Broadcaster with the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network. Follows & Retweets aren't endorsements.

Articles

Cattle industry prepares for USMCA review

5 days ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Dustin Hoffmann

by Dustin Hoffmann | Jun 2, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News Since returning to office in January, President Trump has once again brought trade policy to the forefront of national discussion. His previous use of tariffs is now facing scrutiny from the U.S. Court of International Trade, reigniting debate over their impact.
GROWMARK invests in future ag professionals

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Dustin Hoffmann

Fifty-five students across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, have been awarded $2,000 scholarships through the GROWMARK Foundation, supporting their pursuit of degrees in agriculture or business-related fields. Nearly 805 students applied for the competitive program, with the funds to be used for the fall 2025 semester. Kristi Orrick, GROWMARK’s Youth and Young Producer Specialist, says this program invests not only in students but also in the future of agriculture.
Spring weather tests crop nutrition, protection plans

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Dustin Hoffmann

The next stage of the 2025 growing season is well underway, as crops emerge across the state and farmers shift their focus to post-emergence crop protection. With applications on the horizon, timing and field conditions will be key. Spring started off warm and dry, but recent swings toward cooler, wetter weather have made it a challenge to stay on schedule.
Congress yet to deliver on E15 promise

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Dustin Hoffmann

E15 fuel will be available again this summer thanks to another temporary waiver from the Trump Administration. While Iowa is one of eight Midwestern states already allowing year-round E15 sales, this fix remains only partial. Iowa lawmakers are still in the fight, pushing for a permanent, nationwide solution to eliminate seasonal restrictions entirely. Without Congressional action, fuel retailers and ethanol producers continue to face year-to-year uncertainty.
NPPC: Line speed rise won’t hurt safety

1 week ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Dustin Hoffmann

KXEL Morning News for Tue. May 27, 2025 Three arrested following shots fired in Cedar Rapi... 12h ago KXEL Morning News for Mon. May 26, 2025 One injured in train/truck collision (click for mo...
NPPC: Line speed rise won’t hurt safety

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Dustin Hoffmann

It takes tremendous effort and coordination to move our agricultural products from the farm gate to the grocery store shelves. Every step of the supply chain relies on effort and efficiency to keep food flowing to consumers. One of the most critical links in that chain is the processing plant. In these facilities, maintaining a safe working environment is just as essential as working hard because without safety, the entire system slows down.
Butterfield’s lullaby: 24 simple notes that carry a lot of weight

1 week ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Dustin Hoffmann

by Dustin Hoffmann | May 26, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News If you slept through history class, you did not miss anything about General Daniel Butterfield. Nobody really talks about him. However, there is not an American who does not know at least something about him, even if they do not realize it.
Butterfield’s lullaby: 24 simple notes that carry a lot of weight

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Dustin Hoffmann

If you slept through history class, you did not miss anything about General Daniel Butterfield. Nobody really talks about him. However, there is not an American who does not know at least something about him, even if they do not realize it. AUDIO: Profit Matters https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/05/Profit-Matters-5-26-25.mp3 General Butterfield enlisted in service during the American Civil War and soon worked his way up to the high echelons of command.
2025 planting nearly done, but not easy

2 weeks ago | kxel.com | Dustin Hoffmann

Iowa farmers got an early jump on planting this spring, taking advantage of favorable conditions in April. But progress hasn’t come without challenges, as scattered storms and temperature swings kept growers on their toes. With planting nearly complete, heavy rains earlier this week have caused delays for some and sparked replant concerns in several areas. It’s another reminder that Mother Nature always has the final say in the growing season.
2025 planting nearly done, but not easy

2 weeks ago | kmaland.com | Dustin Hoffmann

Iowa farmers got an early jump on planting this spring, taking advantage of favorable conditions in April. But progress hasn’t come without challenges, as scattered storms and temperature swings kept growers on their toes. With planting nearly complete, heavy rains earlier this week have caused delays for some and sparked replant concerns in several areas. It’s another reminder that Mother Nature always has the final say in the growing season.