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“Feeding the World, So Far, So Good”
(NAFB) - Don Hofstrand - Iowa State University emeritus ag economist says world agriculture has been… [more]
“Pork Tenderloin Key Protein to Good Health”
(NAFB) - The American Heart Association has certified pork tenderloin as a heart-healthy food with its… [more]
“Pioneer Releases New Corn Hybrids”
(NAFB) - For growers who have yet to place their seed order for this spring - Pioneer Hi-Bred - a DuPont… [more]
“Biodiesel Production Expanding”
(NAFB) - It’s official! The U.S. biodiesel industry reached a key milestone in 2011 by producing more… [more]
“U.S. Cattle Herd Smaller”
(NAFB) - USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports the January 1 Cattle Inventory is… [more]
“House Passes Dodd-Frank Amendments”
(NAFB) - The House Ag Committee has passes a half dozen bills that would amend Title VII of the Dodd-Frank… [more]
“Grassley Wants Discussion with FCC Official”
(NAFB) - Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wants members of his staff to meet with Paul de Sa, a top Federal… [more]
“Branding of Cattle On The Line”
(NAFB) - Branding cattle has long been a tradition in cattle country. Those brands make it easy for… [more]
“New School Food Standards Have Supporters”
(NAFB) - When the new standards for school meals kick in next school year 32-million kids will benefit… [more]
Recent Stories
“Feeding the World, So Far, So Good”
(NAFB) – Don Hofstrand - Iowa State University emeritus ag economist says world agriculture has been successful in keeping up with world population growth over the last half of the 20th century. In fact -Hofstrand says agriculture’s food production has increased faster than population during this time period. And the value of food production has increased rapidly [...]
“Pork Tenderloin Key Protein to Good Health”
(NAFB) – The American Heart Association has certified pork tenderloin as a heart-healthy food with its iconic Heart-Check mark. According to the National Pork Board - the tenderloin - ounce-for-ounce - is as lean as a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Michelle Dudash - registered dietitian and Cordon Bleu-certified chef - says healthy eating doesn’t have to mean boring eating. She recommends [...]
“Pioneer Releases New Corn Hybrids”
(NAFB) – For growers who have yet to place their seed order for this spring - Pioneer Hi-Bred - a DuPont business - is releasing 17 new Pioneer brand Optimum AQUAmax hybrids in the 96- to 116-day comparative relative maturities for drought-stressed environments. Everything from timing of seed treatment, planting date, row spacing, plant population, planting depth, tillage [...]
“Biodiesel Production Expanding”
(NAFB) – It’s official! The U.S. biodiesel industry reached a key milestone in 2011 by producing more than one-billion gallons of fuel. According to the Environmental Protection Agency - the total volume of nearly 1.1-billion gallons easily exceeded the 800-million gallon target required under EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard. The previous record for biodiesel production was about [...]
“U.S. Cattle Herd Smaller”
(NAFB) – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports the January 1 Cattle Inventory is down two-percent. All cattle and calves in the United States totaled 90.8-million head. This is the lowest January 1 inventory since the 88.1-million on hand in 1952. All cows and heifers that have calved were down two-percent, beef cows were down three-percent [...]
