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Anticipation builds for conservation program budgets

1 day ago | agupdate.com | Tim Kenyon

Waiting continues for Congressional action on the farm bill and other aspects of the next federal budget. Divvying up funds in the next federal budget and what that means for farm conservation programs seems to be on hold, said Brian Feldpausch, a Grundy County farmer and vice president with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. “Their goal (previously) was to see the Senate bill done by July 4,” Feldpausch said.
Grain markets repeat selloffs last week

3 days ago | agupdate.com | Tim Kenyon

Iran’s limited response to the United States’ weekend bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities initially added little impact to world grain markets, analyst Jack Scoville with Price Futures Group said June 23. “If that’s it, we’ll stay fine and go on our way and hopefully they will, too,” Scoville said. The retaliation probably won’t impact grain markets “a whole lot,” he added. “There’s always the tariffs and the big beautiful (budget) bill” that remain potential factors for grain markets, he said.
Top auctioneers compete in a hot cattle market

4 days ago | agupdate.com | Janelle Atyeo

The cattle market was as hot as the weather and competition when bid-takers from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Iowa for a chance to be named the world’s top auctioneer. Thirty competitors sold nearly 6,900 head of cattle to a busy sale barn crowd during a long day at Dunlap Livestock Auction in western Iowa June 7. Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alberta took the title of World Livestock Auctioneer Champion.
Windy Goat Acres draws tourists to rural Iowa

6 days ago | agupdate.com | Tim Kenyon

CHELSEA, Iowa — Want to get away to some relaxing and scenic places with lots of character? Windy Goat Acres in Tama County, Iowa, offers a getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a diverse source of income for owners Jessica Kettler and Jim Carney. Windy Goat Acres is a 15-acre farm and animal sanctuary in the rolling hills of the Bohemian Alps, where visitors enjoy a distinctive, rural travel experience.
Unique truck-trailer saves costs

1 week ago | agupdate.com | Chris McCullough

Chris McCulloughFor Agri-View PORTADOWN, Northern Ireland – A novel method of hauling grass and other agricultural commodities has been developed by Northern Ireland agricultural contractors Hunniford Farms. Instead of the traditional tractor-trailer combination the Hunnifords, along with NC Engineering, have developed a tridem truck with a custom-built trailer body on board.
Pork board touts flavor-focused campaign

1 week ago | agupdate.com | Kristin Danley-Greiner

DES MOINES — More than 10,000 World Pork Expo attendees from 32 countries snacked on more than 5,000 pork lunches at the Big Grill. The World Pork Expo ran June 4-5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. One month into a new campaign launched by the National Pork Board to tout pork’s tastiness among younger consumers, the board was at the expo promoting progress. The campaign, called “Taste What Pork Can Do,” uses highly focused digital content.
Visitor center guides guests through Blue Bunny story

1 week ago | agupdate.com | Jeff DeYoung

Le MARS, Iowa — For the past 25 years, the Ice Cream Capital of the World has offered travelers a free locally-produced treat as they drive through the northwest Iowa community of Le Mars. The Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor helps tell the story of the ice cream giant’s history. The company dates back to 1913 when Fred Wells Jr. paid $250 for a few cans, a horse and the support of the local community. Wells grew his business by delivering milk door-to-door with his horse-drawn wagon.
Sometimes you make your own luck

1 week ago | agupdate.com | Brent Olson

It's funny how often old stories still work. There's a long-abandoned farm site a mile or so from our house. My guess is I'm the only person alive who knows that's where my father was born. Anyway, I noticed some work going on around it - tree cutting, a little digging, etc. The only structure remaining was an old windmill. Pretty much worthless, peppered with bullet holes the way old wind turbines are in this part of the world.
Paso Finos: Elegance and beauty in a smooth ride

1 week ago | agupdate.com | Ruth Nicolaus

The Paso Fino is a breed of horse known for its beauty and its smooth ride. A smaller, more fine-boned horse, the Paso has a long mane and tail and a four-beat gait, which makes it look like the rider is gliding. Paso lover Chuck Hauser, who lives in Minnesota, has owned Paso Finos for the past 25 years, and adores them. He had ridden horses for much of his young adult life, and when he decided to get back into them, he researched the Paso and discovered it offered a smooth ride.
Eating while in pain

1 week ago | agupdate.com | Lisa Moser |K-State Research

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service When seated at the dinner table, it is easy to detect who are the fast eaters in the group. But if those people are unwell, the desire to eat and the amount of food consumed can change. While that is true for people, cattle also change their eating habits when they are uncomfortable, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.