Small changes make the October WASDE report “neutral”

Small changes make the October WASDE report “neutral”

USDA published the October WASDE report at 11am on Friday morning and made slight changes to the numbers that can cause a reaction in the ag markets. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says the report was not far off from industry expectations going into Friday, with just small changes to yield numbers. The corn ending stocks number was lowered by USDA but not to the levels that were expected based on pre-report estimates says McBride. McBride says the initial market reaction to the...

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Seasonal farm-to-table dinner series to highlight Iowa agriculture

Seasonal farm-to-table dinner series to highlight Iowa agriculture

The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural diversity and its culinary talent. The first dinner will take place on...

August red meat exports show mixed results

August red meat exports show mixed results

Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). On the other hand, U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in...

Sharing the story of U.S. agriculture overseas

Sharing the story of U.S. agriculture overseas

The U.S. Sustainability Alliance was formed to share the stories and values of U.S. farmers, fisherman, and foresters with European audiences. Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President, said U.S. agriculture has a great story to share with EU officials...

U.S. Export Sales Report (10-10-24)

U.S. Export Sales Report (10-10-24)

The positive trend for export sales continued with another great report from the USDA. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. While flash sales have also been consistent, McBride said they’ve also been pretty minor. McBride also...

Farm to School month educates students on agriculture

Farm to School month educates students on agriculture

October is National Farm to School month, when schools and farmers alike can celebrate the fresh foods grown by local farmers and served to local students. Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, said a recent grant...

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August red meat exports show mixed results

August red meat exports show mixed results

Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). On the other hand, U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in...

Sharing the story of U.S. agriculture overseas

Sharing the story of U.S. agriculture overseas

The U.S. Sustainability Alliance was formed to share the stories and values of U.S. farmers, fisherman, and foresters with European audiences. Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President, said U.S. agriculture has a great story to share with EU officials...