Madelyn Ostendorf
Title: Digital Content Editor
Resides In: Des Moines, Iowa
Hometown: Madrid, Iowa
Education: Iowa State University
Expertise: Livestock and news
Twitter: @MadelynOSF
Summary
- Madelyn joined the Successful Farming team in 2021 as a Digital Content Editor, focusing on livestock and and Successful Farming's digital presence. Her role has expanded to working on Successful Farming's College Edition.
Experience
- Madelyn has previously served in a variety of communications roles, including the print managing editor of the Iowa State Daily and communications intern for the Egg Industry Center.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communications, Iowa State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Iowa State University
ARTICLES AUTHORED BY Madelyn Ostendorf:
Students reimagine rancher’s 30-year-old cattle market prediction model
Originally developed with pen and paper, the model uses 187 variables to determine the best time to buy and sell.
Evening Edition | Friday, June 17, 2022
Tonight in the Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about steps being taken to improve food insecurity, new market reformations, and climate action.
U.S. and Ukraine to address global food insecurity
The agreement promises the two countries will share production practices that aim to strengthen agricultural productivity.
High temperatures sweep Corn Belt as drought expands
Many farmers are nearing completion of their planting, though many are battling against both dry and hot conditions.
Chevron Corporation acquires Renewable Energy Group, Inc
The acquisition is expected to advance Chevron’s biofuel production goals.
Pork exports fall below year-ago levels
The export value was down 18% in April, primarily due to China's decreased demand for American pork.