by Riley Smith | May 16, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The drought conditions in Iowa have been trending in the right direction recently, as some timely rains have worked to replenish the soil moisture levels. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided an update on the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report for the...
by Riley Smith | May 16, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The weather in South America is still pretty open and dry for farmers to work in the fields. While they would?ve appreciated that weather earlier this year, it?s still making things easier. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
by Riley Smith | May 15, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
West Coast Longshoremen and terminal operators started negotiations on a new labor contract on May 10, 2022. The talks have continued for more than a year without resolution, and port workers have been without a contract for 10 months. While the situation is not...
by Riley Smith | May 15, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Rural Minds and the National Grange Society held a webinar discussing the challenges facing caregivers in rural America. Those mental health challenges often get overlooked. Brittnee Henry is a communications and marketing...
by Riley Smith | May 12, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Today?s WASDE report gave us our first look at the new crop balance sheet. While analysts were expecting a bearish report, it somehow managed to still undercut them. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this month?s report.McBride said there...
