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U.S. Export Sales Report (11-13-26)
Just like the markets anticipated, this week’s export sales were strong for both the corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said most of the success in the corn exports was due to a sale to Mexico. While those sales were great for the corn, McBride said that marketplace still needs to see a lot more sales. McBride said the soybean exports also did well with the continued sales to China. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...
Grain markets looking for stronger exports after harvest
Harvest weather challenges created a difficult finish to the growing season across parts of the Corn Belt while traders continued to watch export demand and cattle markets for direction. Garret Arndorfer, hedging strategist with AgMarket.Net, said the impact of the...
Soybean balance sheet breakdown following November WASDE report
USDA's November U.S. soybean outlook includes a record production forecast, and where that increase fits into the supply and demand estimates. That is USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski who says that with the use increases, the November report...
Shrinking barge fleet could threaten U.S. grain exports
A shrinking barge fleet and rising replacement costs could threaten U.S. grain exports and put more pressure on farm profitability. This is according to a new report from CoBank. The U.S. inland barge fleet has declined nearly 7.6% over the past decade to 19,668...
Election results raise questions about agricultural tax policy
The 2026 elections have shifted the balance of power in Washington, raising questions about what the results could mean for federal tax policy. However, Iowa farmers and ranchers may not see significant changes to the tax laws affecting their operations over the next...
Some of this year’s crop issues could carry into 2027
Every year, farmers deal with unique crop issues from planting season to harvest. While many of those issues are contained within that crop year, some issues can carry over into the next. Bryant Luers, field agronomist with AgriGold, said the heavy rain from this year...
U.S. pork industry saw several wins in 2026
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has been especially busy this year. The pork industry started winning early this year when the Trump administration released the new Dietary Guidelines in January. NPPC President-Elect Pat Hord said the new guidelines are...
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U.S. Export Sales Report (11-13-26)
Just like the markets anticipated, this week’s export sales were strong for both the corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said most of the success in the corn exports was due to a sale to Mexico. While those sales were great for the corn, McBride...
Grain markets looking for stronger exports after harvest
Harvest weather challenges created a difficult finish to the growing season across parts of the Corn Belt while traders continued to watch export demand and cattle markets for direction. Garret Arndorfer, hedging strategist with AgMarket.Net, said the impact of the...
Soybean balance sheet breakdown following November WASDE report
USDA's November U.S. soybean outlook includes a record production forecast, and where that increase fits into the supply and demand estimates. That is USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski who says that with the use increases, the November report...
Shrinking barge fleet could threaten U.S. grain exports
A shrinking barge fleet and rising replacement costs could threaten U.S. grain exports and put more pressure on farm profitability. This is according to a new report from CoBank. The U.S. inland barge fleet has declined nearly 7.6% over the past decade to 19,668...
Election results raise questions about agricultural tax policy
The 2026 elections have shifted the balance of power in Washington, raising questions about what the results could mean for federal tax policy. However, Iowa farmers and ranchers may not see significant changes to the tax laws affecting their operations over the next...
