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U.S. Export Sales Report (3-5-26)
This week’s export sales were very different between corn and soybeans. Corn saw great sales, while soybeans had another disappointing report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there were record-setting corn sales this week. On the other hand, soybeans continued their trend of disappointing sales. However, McBride said we generally don’t see too many sales at this time of year anyways. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...
American Coalition for Ethanol looking for more support from EPA
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is ready to see some changes in the ethanol industry once the new year comes around. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) specified volumes through 2022, so that means the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will have a lot more...
National Pork Board helping producers raise pigs sustainably
Sustainability in farming has been at the forefront of the ag industry in recent years with producers learning about ways to grow and tend crops sustainably in a manner which allows farming for many years to come. However, sustainable farming does not just apply to...
Senator Ernst talks about 2023 Farm Bill hearings
With the elections in the rear-view mirror, it is time to start looking ahead to the business of the next two years. There will be a different look in Congress as the Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives. That means new committee leadership as...
USDA invites producers to respond to the 2022 ag census
The USDA mailed survey codes to all known U.S. ag producers with the invitation to respond online to the 2022 Census of Agriculture at agcounts.usda.gov. The ag census is the nation?s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county, and...
South American Weather and Crop Update (11-22-22)
Same old song and dance this week as far as South American weather goes. It?s still a tale of two countries: Brazil has favorable conditions, and Argentina is still dry. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for the...
Logistics challenges still present for shipping fertilizer
While input costs are high across the board, fertilizer prices have continued to climb. Josh Linville, Vice President ? Fertilizer with StoneX Financial, says that transporting fertilizer has not been easy.The Mississippi river has started to move more traffic and...
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Northern Country Cooperative celebrates grand opening of new facility in Stacyville
(STACYVILLE, Iowa) ? Northern Country Cooperative celebrated the grand opening of its new, multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art agronomy service center on Thursday. Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Mike Naig joined the cooperative?s farmer-members at the open house, which...
AARP offers savings tips and endorses AM for Every Vehicle Act
From groceries to health care to eating out, the cost of everything is on the rise. How do you keep your budget in check and save for the future? AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl said AARP has tips to help rural American?s cut costs and stash savings during...
Consumer food purchasing behavior shifting
USDA?s Economic Research Service?s Food Expenditure Series shows consumer spending preferences are changing. Danny Munch, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, said that, most notably, food away from home spending has exceeded food at home spending.?Spending away...
NPB and USMEF promote U.S. pork in expanding Latin American markets
The Latin American Product Showcase is an event that is hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation every two years, rotating to a different Central or South American host nation.The showcase draws regional buyers and sellers from 21 countries across Central and South...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-20-23)
This week?s export sales actually brought some good numbers this time. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an analysis of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride also provided an update on the state of the old crop contracts as we prepare to come to the...
