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South American Weather and Crop Update (3-25-26)
The concerns over dry conditions in South America can be put to rest for the time being, as they have been getting plenty of rain as of late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the forecasts for both Brazil and Argentina. The rain in Brazil has limited harvest and planting progress somewhat, but progress was slightly behind already. The weather hasn’t been as impactful in Argentina yet, as they have just started to harvest corn. The team at Allendale can be reached by...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-28-23)
Drier conditions in Brazil should assist with harvest and planting progress, and Argentina finally got a little bit of rain- but it?s far too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Weather and moisture outlooks continue to trend favorably
The most recent drought monitor was status quo. We?re still trending in the right direction, though, especially compared to where things were last year. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided a breakdown of the U.S. Drought Monitor Report.The weather has...
Most row crop acreage now managed using auto-steer and guidance
Auto-steer and guidance system adoption on U.S. farms increased sharply in the past 20 years, according to USDA?s Economic Research Service. Farmers indicate they use the technology on more than 50 percent of the acreage planted to corn, soybeans, winter wheat, and...
USB working to ensure domestic demand remains strong
We have spent a few segments visiting with Mac Marshall of the United Soybean Board. We have discussed how the Soybean Checkoff is wisely investing your checkoff dollars into research, promotion, and driving demand. We talked about some of the tried-and-true...
Fertilizer prices down at an inopportune time
Fertilizer prices skyrocketed for much of 2022, but 2023 is a different story so far. Prices are down almost across the board from this time last year. Unfortunately, as planting season approaches many farmers have already locked in their plans and pricing for...
Safety tips for proper manure application
As spring approaches and once the fields are ready, farmers and manure handlers may be pumping nutrient-dense manure to apply to crop fields. Marguerite Tan, director of environmental programs with the National Pork Board, says safety is where you must start, at the...
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Midwest region still thirsty for rain
Looking for moisture, and some should be coming. Even with the rainfall that has occurred across much of Iowa recently, the latest Drought Monitor shows virtually no change with over 98% of the state still in some form of drought designation. However, USDA’s Midwest...
USDA announces 2022 emergency relief program funding
USDA recently announced disaster-related funding for events that occurred in 2022 through the Emergency Relief Program. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch explains. There are two different paths for farmers to follow in the application process says...
Vilsack highlights USDA’s commitment to future generations in ag
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo before signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization formalizing a partnership to prepare...
Naig talks harvest and getting 2024 going
As we are coming to the end of the 2023 harvest, Mother Nature is still throwing us a few curveballs, to remind us how unhinged she has become. We have had warm days, cold days, and even some snow as we hope to wrap up. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells us about what...
Cattle inventory swing could have prolonged impact on prices
The USDA released a bearish Cattle on Feed report in October, showing cattle on feed at 11.5 million head, which is the second-highest figure on record. Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, explained what this means for cattle markets moving...
