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U.S. Export Sales Report (4-23-26)
This week’s export sales were better than what we’ve seen recently, but it was otherwise a muted report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were strong once again. While the soybeans sales weren’t outstanding, McBride said they were above the 5-year average. McBride said the markets are looking for news headlines to react to outside of the Iran war, and many eyes seem to be on the trade negotiations with China. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling...
Ag responds positively to funds for market development
The American Soybean Association joined other groups in applauding the USDA’s efforts to strengthen U.S. trade and food aid. USDA announced a total of $2.3 billion in funds going toward those efforts. “Having these funds to sufficiently support export promotion...
Pork isn’t just for the center of the plate
Yesterday, we talked about the importance of promoting pork domestically, and around the globe. So how is that goal accomplished? Dr. David Newman is back with us to talk about how they target their consumers and educate them on pork's benefits and how it can fit into...
USMEF welcomes additional investments in developing export markets
On Tuesday, the USDA announced it will make funds available through the Commodity Credit Corporation for a Regional Agricultural Promotion Program aimed at expanding opportunities for U.S. agricultural products in international markets. U.S. Meat Export Federation...
Beginning farmers can now apply for PFI’s Savings Incentive Program
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is inviting beginning and aspiring farmers looking for guidance and support to apply for the next round of their Savings Incentive Program. The two-year program helps beginning farmers by providing mentorship from experienced farmers,...
Grassley introduces legislation to regulate ag trade disputes
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is introducing legislation this week that would help to regulate the dispute settlement process for United States ag trade. Grassley says that USTR took too long to act when attempting to settle the dispute with Mexico over...
Many soybean yield-limiting factors seen this year in Iowa
Continuing the conversation about what went on in Iowa production agriculture in terms of pests and diseases that may have impacted final yields over and above or outside of the big limiting factor that everybody talks about – water. It certainly provided a large...
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Final GREET model guidance expected soon
As the month of April winds down, ethanol industry leaders are anxiously awaiting the release of the GREET model which will determine eligibility for tax credits for ethanol used in sustainable aviation fuel. The model will determine the future of the ethanol industry...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-24)
We saw a little bit of rebound for corn in this week’s Export Sales Report. Greg McBride of Allendale tells us what the numbers mean, and how soybeans still are underperforming. However, he still calls this a neutral report. Mexico accounted for most of our sales, but...
Iowa Farm Bureau awards nearly $270k in scholarships to Iowa students
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has granted scholarships to 109 current and future college students looking to further their post-high school education within the agricultural industry. Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to first-time recipients, and 78...
New Midwest Dairy CEO takes over in hectic times
The dairy industry has had a turbulent couple of years, and we all know about the trials and tribulations with trade, supply chain issues, the pandemic, and all of that. Dairy producers have proven their resiliency time and time again. Right now, the industry is...
Landus taking an even greater focus on mental and physical health
Farming is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Not only is there weight on every farmer’s shoulders to feed the world, but there’s also plenty of other mental and physical challenges they have to overcome on a daily basis. Landus is creating an even bigger...
