DFA’s Rodenbaugh to lead Dairy Innovation Center board

The checkoff-funded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has a new board chairman.  Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) president and chief executive officer Dennis Rodenbaugh was elected chair of the board of directors during the organization’s first meeting of 2025. Rodenbaugh has been president and chief executive officer of DFA since June 2022.  He takes on…… Continue Reading

NPPC says U.S. pork plays a critical role in trade

Photo contributed by Mike King, Ohio Pork Council. The president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council says the organization is focused on increasing market access. Duane Stateler says the demand for pork continues to grow. “It’s always in the best interest of the United States and we’re here to provide our product where we can…… Continue Reading

Some farmers cautious to buy land, land broker says

A farm real estate specialist says some farmers and ranchers have been cautious with their land purchases. Koby Rickertsen with High Point Land Company says there’s been some uncertainty in the land market to start the year. “We have a new administration, so people are kind of trying to look in the crystal ball and…… Continue Reading

Ethanol production, stocks rise on week, year

U.S. ethanol production roared back last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.112 million barrels per day, up 97,000 on the week and 79,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise was due to a combination of better weather and slightly better operating margins. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development…… Continue Reading

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