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U.S. beef gains expanded access to Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority recently announced that participation in the Export Verification (EV) Program will no longer be required for U.S. beef exports to Saudi Arabia. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said this change, now fully implemented, removes a significant barrier for U.S. beef in a rapidly growing foodservice market. Removing the EV Program requirement, which had been in place since 2015, significantly expands the percentage of U.S. beef...
Iowa officials react to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Biden Administration released the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2023, 2024, and 2025 via a final rule:?The EPA?s final RFS volumes fail to meaningfully expand access...
USDA investing further in future U.S. ag leaders
USDA announced a $262.5 million investment in higher education institutions to help build the next generation of agriculture professionals across the nation. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said this investment is all about building the future of U.S. agriculture.?If you...
ISA & IBB not happy with RVOs for Biodiesel
After an extra week of waiting, the Environmental Protection Agency finally released its Renewable Volume Obligations for biodiesel & ethanol. Groups like the Iowa Soybean Association and the Iowa Biodiesel Board stated their frustration with the news.?In the final...
Agoro Carbon Alliance celebrates two-year anniversary
Recently, Agoro Carbon celebrated its two-year anniversary, and the company is aiming to build upon that momentum in the carbon market. The U.S. is a key market for carbon sequestration, which is driven by the willingness of American farmers and ranchers to engage in...
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-20-23)
Once again, the weather down in South America is status quo. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest conditions.Brazil just recently started their second crop corn harvest, and McBride said they are continuing to make solid...
International market expansion continues for U.S. pork exports
The export ecosystem was hit with shutdowns and endless disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic but slowly and surely United States pork exports have made a strong comeback.The pork industry experienced a top three export year in 2022 says Courtney Knupp, the vice...
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Choosing the right seed in a competitive marketplace
Selecting the right seed for your operation is the first step to every growing season. And that decision is a passionate and emotional decision for growers every year says Todd Pester, corn and soybean product manager for North America, with Nutrien Ag Solutions. He...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-11-24)
The USDA released a quiet export sales report ahead of tomorrow's WASDE report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave a breakdown of the numbers. McBride said there was a flash sale to Mexico today, which is very surprising since they said they’d stop importing...
USDA announces market development program investments for 2024
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is awarding more than $200 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products. The expansion efforts will happen through the Market Access Program and the...
“Ag Gag” injunctions overturned. Now what?
“Ag Gag” is the name given to Iowa Legislation, by opponents of animal agriculture, that is meant to stop trespassing on livestock operations, and categorizes any deceptive means used to gain access as trespassing. It is the fourth such law to be challenged by animal...
Preparation is key for calving season
Now that there’s snow on the ground, that means calving season will start anytime now, right? Jokes aside, calving season will be upon us before we know it. Preparing for the calving season is a critical aspect of beef cattle management. Dr. Brett Terhaar, beef...
