by Riley Smith | May 14, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Aside from a few storms earlier this spring, the weather has been mostly wide open for planting season. With most of the crops planted at this point, farmers are now waiting for some timely rains. Southwest Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said the planting window...
by Riley Smith | May 13, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Concerns about the dry weather are becoming more real in South America- in fact, it’s to the point where the USDA is now adjusting its crop projections. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there’s some rain in the forecast, but the overall climate...
by Riley Smith | May 13, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Officials with the White House, Department of Labor, and USDA hosted a roundtable with farmers and ranchers to talk about labor challenges facing agriculture. Officials with the White House, Department of Labor, and USDA hosted a roundtable with farmers and ranchers...
by Riley Smith | May 12, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Exports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said beef export value was led by strong performances in...
by Riley Smith | May 12, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The first WASDE report after the official start of planting season had some decently positive aspects, especially in the soybean markets. As for the corn markets, AgMarket.Net Hedging Strategist Robin Schmahl said the corn production estimates were in line with the...
