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Cochran Fellowship Program Inspires Women Entrepreneurs from Serbia

September 27, 2024

Six women from Serbia were inspired to grow their businesses and generate support for women in agriculture though a two-week educational program offered by the Iowa State University Department of Economics and the Extension and Outreach Farm Manag

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Ag groups and lawmakers warn of a monopoly in the fertilizer industry with one plant's sale

February 23, 2024

Professor Chad Hart spoke with Kansas Public Radio for the story "Ag groups and lawmakers warn of a monopoly in the fertilizer industry with one plant's sale," which details how the sale of OCI’s Iowa Fertilizer C

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Iowa pork producers' losses worst in 25 years amid high costs and declining demand

February 9, 2024

Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by The Des Moines Register for the article "Iowa pork producers' losses worst in 25 years amid high costs and declining demand," which focuses on US pork producers' returns for 2023.

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US Chicken Prices to Fall at Last Thanks to Green Fuel Boom

February 9, 2024

Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Bloomberg for the story "US Chicken Prices to Fall at Last Thanks to Green Fuel Boom." The article examines how the green fuel industry can lead to lower meat prices for US c

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Challenges Persist for Hog Industry in 2024 Despite Potential Improvements

January 26, 2024

Associate Professor Lee Schulz spoke with Swineweb for the article "Challenges Persist for Hog Industry in 2024 Despite Potential Improvements." The article examines what the coming year may bring for US hog produ

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Grower Level Concerns and Stories for 2024

January 26, 2024

Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Southern Farm Network for the article "Grower Level Concerns and Stories for 2024." The story examines the factors that may impact farmers' bottom lines in 2024.

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December Soybean Study-USA Trip a Success

January 19, 2024

A group of MS AgEcon and senior agbusiness students went on a “Soybean Study-USA Trip: Cooperatives and Soybeans” journey in mid-December.
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Farmers Still the Primary Owners of Farmland, Midwest Ag Conference Attendees Are Told

January 16, 2024

Dr. Rabail Chandio was mentioned by Chicago Fed Insights in their article "Farmers Still the Primary Owners of Farmland, Midwest Ag Conference Attendees Are Told".

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Livestock Outlook: Livestock markets face mixed demand

January 5, 2024

Associate Professor Lee Schulz spoke with Iowa Farmer Today for the story "Livestock Outlook: Livestock markets face mixed demand," which examines the multitude of factors that will affect livestock markets in 202

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USDA Hogs and Pigs Report: Is This a Defining Moment for the Pork Industry?

January 5, 2024

Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal for the story "USDA Hogs and Pigs Report: Is This a Defining Moment for the Pork Industry?" The article examines the implications of the December USDA

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Soybeans with momentum going into 2024

January 5, 2024

Professor Chad Hart was spoke with Brownfield Ag News for the story "Soybeans with momentum going into 2024," which focuses on farmers shifting crop acreage from corn to soybeans.

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Iowa State Economist Sees Land Values Pulling Back in 2024

January 5, 2024

Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Western Iowa Today for the story "Iowa State Economist Sees Land Values Pulling Back in 2024," which focuses on the slow down in land value growth shown in the 2023 Iowa Land

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Crop Outlook: Exports key over the next 18 months

January 5, 2024

Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by Missouri Farmer Today for the article "Crop Outlook: Exports key over the next 18 months." The story examines what crop margins may look like for farmers in 2024.

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Year in Review: Farmers Face Dry Fields and Delayed Farm Bill

December 30, 2023

The Missouri Farmer Today published "Year in Review: Farmers Face Dry Fields and Delayed Farm Bill", with a nod to Dr. Rabail Chandio.

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Less optimistic 2024 ag economy outlook still contains silver linings

December 21, 2023

Professor Chad Hart spoke with Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network for the article "Less optimistic 2024 ag economy outlook still contains silver linings," which examines the outlook for the US ag economy in 2024.

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Good News for the U.S. Pork Industry: It Can’t Be Worse in 2024

December 21, 2023

Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal for the story "Good News for the U.S. Pork Industry: It Can’t Be Worse in 2024." The article focuses on the outlook for pork producers in 2024.

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How much did extreme weather cost Iowa in 2023?

December 21, 2023

Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by The Gazette for the article "How much did extreme weather cost Iowa in 2023?" which focuses on how extreme weather affected Iowa in 2023.

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Demand for Biofuels Could Boost Soybean Prices in 2024

December 18, 2023

Professor Chad Hart was interviewed by ETF Trends for the article "Demand for Biofuels Could Boost Soybean Prices in 2024," which examines how the biofuels market could affect commodity prices in the near future.

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US pork producers in 2023 are looking at their least profitable year on record

December 18, 2023

Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Quartz for the story "US pork producers in 2023 are looking at their least profitable year on record." The article examines the effects of a recent dip in US pork

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"The Challenge Is Demand" In 2024

December 18, 2023

Professor Chad Hart spoke with Mid-West Farm Report for the article "'The Challenge Is Demand' In 2024," which focuses on the challenges farmers may face when marketing crops in 2024.

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Land Ownership Trends Toward Older Families

December 8, 2023

The Iowa Farmer Today's Ag Update included a few words from Dr. Rabail Chandio in "Land Ownership Trends Toward Older Farmers".

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