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Markets continue to look at South America as harvest continues
There were some recent concerns about dry weather in South America, but the current forecast is now showing ideal conditions for their crops. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said soybean harvest in Brazil is mostly in line with expectations. On the other hand, progress for the corn crops in Brazil is slightly behind where they would normally be. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you...
Dairy producers see unexpected spike in market prices
A recent jump in the dairy markets was good news for dairy producers. Mike North, the president of the producer division with Ever.Ag, appeared at the Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo and said the spike in prices was driven by weather. North said in this era of price...
Data tells the sustainability story
Hog producers strive to raise pigs in a way that produces healthier pigs, healthier people, and a healthier planet every day. However, if producers cannot demonstrate results through data and measurable metrics it is hard to pass that message on to the supply chain,...
House Ag Chair wants farm bill 2.0 in February
GT Thompson, the chair of the House Agriculture Committee, has tentatively set a farm bill markup for the week of February 23. Politico said that’s according to three sources familiar with Thompson’s plans. While the formal text of his farm bill has yet to be...
Cash flow pressures reshape equipment decisions on Iowa farms
Tight margins continue to shape decision-making on farms across Iowa. While disease pressure still plays a role, commodity prices and cash flow have become the dominant concerns for many producers, especially when it comes to equipment purchases. Those pressures are...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-29-26)
This week’s export sales report brings us to an interesting situation- now that the numbers are aligned with the USDA’s export goals, there isn’t much news to react to. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this was another great week for corn sales. McBride...
Young farmers and ranchers have a unique leadership opportunity
Young farmers and ranchers should mark their calendars for March 13–16 for the upcoming Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference. Bev Flatt, a Tennessee farmer and member of the American Farm Bureau’s YF&R Committee, said attendees will have a lot to look...
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Stine Seed’s Yield Maximizer Program provides industry-leading agronomic data
No two farms are the same, so there’s no agronomic solution that will magically apply to every farm. In fact, each field on a given farm is different enough to the point where farmers can’t uniformly apply every solution. Stine Seed President Myron Stine said their...
South American Weather and Crop Update (2-3-26)
The South American weather forecast has flipped from its usual pattern. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the nearby forecast is now lacking rain. McBride said the longer-term forecast has the rains they are looking for. McBride added that harvest progress...
Iowa producer engagement pays dividends
Producer voices are important and they can yield results. Ethan Lane, the senior vice president of government affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network at NCBA’s CattleCon in Nashville that Iowa producers are...
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on the clean fuel production credit
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations for domestic producers of clean transportation fuel to determine their eligibility for and calculate the clean fuel production credit under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill....
EPA issues Right to Repair guidance for farm equipment repairs
The EPA is weighing in on a debate farmers and independent repair shops have been having for years, issuing new Right to Repair guidance focused on non-road diesel equipment. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the move is intended to clear up long-standing confusion...
