With COVID-19 disrupting millions of lives and the ability to process protein, thousands of pork producers were forced to pivot to an unprecedented new reality in 2020. But as producers worked their way through all of the volatility, one thing became clear: international exports became even more important to producer profitability.

Dried distillers grains are becoming hard to find as ethanol plants cut production, forcing farmers to either pay higher prices or find alternative feed sources.

Global demand for U.S. ethanol has grown substantially over the last decade, but ongoing trade tensions, policy enforcement, and changing markets could set up potential roadblocks for the industry in the years ahead.

Hannah Pagel will join the Agri-Pulse editorial team in Washington, D.C., as an associate editor, handling writing and broadcast duties.

Iowa State University has been chosen to establish and host a new national Institute for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research and Education center.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 8, 2017 - President Trump has named Stephen Vaughn as general counsel for the Office of U.S. Trade Representative, where he’ll also serve as acting USTR, pending action on the confirmation of Trump’s nominee, Robert Lighthizer.