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USDA cattle numbers show ongoing herd decline
The USDA released its latest Cattle Inventory Report last Friday, just ahead of this week’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention in Nashville. While the overall change in cattle numbers was modest, the data continues to reinforce a long running trend of tightening supplies across the U.S. beef industry. As of January 1, 2026, the total U.S. cattle and calf inventory stood at 86.2 million head, down slightly from a year ago. The report keeps the industry on a familiar trajectory, as...
Cattle groups applaud U.S.-Japan agreement on beef imports
U.S. cattle groups applauded the announcement of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan on American beef imports. Both countries entered consultations after the beef tariff safeguard got triggered in March 2021.The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association strongly...
Rehagen proud of NBB?s rebrand to Clean Fuels Alliance America
Since January, the National Biodiesel Board has been operating under a new name and brand. The organization is now known as Clean Fuels Alliance America, and its CEO Donnell Rehagen is proud of their position as a proven part of the country?s clean energy mix.Rehagen...
Kubota turns heads at Commodity Classic with M Series tractor lineup
Kubota?s M Series tractors were turning heads on the Commodity Classic trade show floor.Archie Oestreich, M Series Product Manager, says Kubota?s M7 Series Gen 2 tractors contain the same high productivity, reliability and operator experience found in all Kubota...
ISA member returns from Mexico and talks GMO ban
Whether you call it ?service after the sale? or ?customer service?, agriculture is not immune to having to engage with their customers over what they want and what can be provided to them. When we make trade trips, you look at the good and you look at the bad....
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-24-22)
The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week was fairly quiet as far as exports are concerned. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they were expecting some lower numbers.?Corn was at the lower end of estimates at 985,600 tons,?...
IDALS orders the cancellation of all live bird exhibitions
Yesterday, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or...
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Ethanol industry could face significant roadblocks this year
A new year and a new Congress bring new challenges for the ethanol industry, especially when it comes to making significant progress. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said that, unfortunately, he doesn?t see things changing too much with a...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-3-23)
It?s a new year, but we?re still seeing the same issues down in South America. Argentina still doesn?t have an adequate amount of rain. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.At this point,...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 1-3-23
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
The importance of choosing the correct crop insurance plan
With input costs high and the constant threat of weather events, it is important to make the right decisions with regards to crop insurance.At the Farmers Business Network?s - Farmer 2 Farmer conference in early December Eric Sorensen, FBN director of crop insurance,...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 1-3-23
Soybeans close the 2022 year over $15 for the first time ever. However, 2023 has started off in the red across the board. Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
