In this episode, we dive into a fascinating study revealing how U.S. red meat exports directly impact corn utilization and farmer profitability. A third-party analysis shows that roughly one out of three hogs and 14% of cattle raised in the U.S. are destined for international markets — creating major ripple effects across the ag economy.Show Notes:⏱️ 0:00 – Introduction⏱️ 1:01 – The Ducks Unlimited Mission⏱️ 2:14 – Partnering with Agricultural Producers and Landowners⏱️ 2:48 – Ducks Unlimited’s Conservation Work in Illinois⏱️ 3:28 – Support for the “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” Program⏱️ 4:20 – Why Cover Crops Matter for Wetland Ecosystems⏱️ 6:09 – “Farm the Best, Conserve the Rest” Explained⏱️ 6:23 – Turning Marginal Acres into Productive Conservation⏱️ 8:22 – Not to be Corny segmentFollow IL Corn TV for more stories from farmers leading the way in sustainability and innovation.#DucksUnlimited #ILCornTV #Conservation #Wetlands #CoverCrops #SoilHealth #BigRiversInitiative #FarmTheBestConserveTheRest #AgriConservation #FarmlandStewardship

Ver todos los episodios