Mark A. Magnuson

6 days ago | kmaland.com | Mark A. Magnuson

A trade delegation led by the Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture signed several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to purchase approximately 7.5 million metric tons of U.S. ag products on Monday. The signings took place at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines between the Vietnam feed industry and private companies from the United States. The MOUs include up to 1 million metric tons of corn equaling roughly 40 million bushels.

1 week ago | kxel.com | Mark A. Magnuson

Beef demand remains strong, but it’s important to always be thinking about the future and ways to improve production practices and maximize return on investment. Kara Lee, director of producer engagement for Certified Angus Beef, says that a focus on quality genetics is one way to improve profitability. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/05/lee-01.mp3When you can quantify your herd genetics you increase your profit potential says Lee.

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Mark A. Magnuson

Beef demand remains strong, but it’s important to always be thinking about the future and ways to improve production practices and maximize return on investment. Kara Lee, director of producer engagement for Certified Angus Beef, says that a focus on quality genetics is one way to improve profitability. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/05/lee-01.mp3When you can quantify your herd genetics you increase your profit potential says Lee.

1 week ago | iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com | Mark A. Magnuson

by Mark Magnuson | May 29, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News The Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign urging Congress to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12. The Center calls it an “overreaching law” that’s driving up U.S. grocery prices. The “Food Price Fix” campaign has a website, educational video, and a letter-writing initiative asking voters to contact their lawmakers and urge them to pass a federal fix.

1 week ago | kmaland.com | Mark A. Magnuson

Through a collaborative effort and innovation involving ag groups and agribusiness, the first B99 biodiesel terminal in Iowa was unveiled today in Des Moines. The B99 terminal is located at the Pilot’s Des Moines travel center and is one of only two B99 retail pumps in the country dedicated for commercial usage. The other is located at Pilot’s Decatur Illinois travel center.