by Riley Smith | Apr 3, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The drought monitor has seen a slight improvement due to precipitation from the spring weather. Unfortunately, some of that precipitation has come in the form of severe weather, which can bring as much harm as it does good. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan...
by Riley Smith | Apr 3, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Corn used for feed to support U.S. red meat exports contributed to 15% of overall corn value in 2022 according to an annual study conducted by World Perspectives, Inc., on behalf of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Dave Juday, World Perspectives senior...
by Riley Smith | Mar 31, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It was a busy day in the ag marketplace as the USDA released its Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. While both had at least a hint of bearishness, some of the numbers from today will create interesting situations to monitor in the future....
by Riley Smith | Mar 31, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While diet trends and fads come and go, pork continues to be a nutrient-dense, versatile protein that can fit into a balanced diet. North Carolina pork producer Deb Balance said Pork & Partners, funded by the Pork Checkoff, distributes science-based research and...
by Riley Smith | Mar 30, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Ahead of tomorrow?s prospective plantings report, today?s export sales report was fairly mild. Corn had a decent report following last week?s excellent numbers, and soybeans were low once again. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this...
