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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...
Iowa?s Region 10 crop update
We yet to have a growing season in Iowa where the weather takes it easy on producers. Like the rest of Iowa, Southwest Iowa has taken a major hit to their crops so far in this growing season, but not in a way you would expect. While some of the state is dealing with...
USDA announces new features for Market News App
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced additional commodities and features are available on the free USDA Market News App. The App provides producers and others along the supply chain with instant access to market information about conventional and organic...
Fuel costs proving to be huge Ag stressor
On one hand, farmers can look at the grain markets and see prices that are still pretty good after years of barely making it through. On the other hand, that has been rapidly offset by the increase in input costs and energy supplies in the past year. Any enjoyment of...
Soy leaders travel to Cambodia for product promotion
Diversification is key when it comes to business and trade opportunities. The more options you have, the stronger your business can be. When it comes to trade, that means promoting our products and helping others develop the means to produce them in not-so-hospitable...
Iowa?s Region 2 crop update
The weather in Iowa is notorious for hardly ever being on the farmers side when it comes to all things planting and harvesting. While a few counties are facing drought, most of the state seems to be in good shape for crop development.As some of the state is dealing...
Crop insurance is essential to the survival of family farms
As the 2023 Farm Bill gets rolling in discussion sessions, a lot of attention will be paid to the crop insurance portion of the legislation. Crop Insurance has long been a cornerstone in the Farm Bill and is also one of its biggest targets. Many non-farmers believe...
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AFS Furrow Command makes maintaining seed depths easier
As planting season approaches, it?s important to think about how your equipment suits your operation. Your machinery should always work to make your job easier. It?s a little late to get some new equipment for this upcoming planting season, but it?s never too early to...
New Syngenta herbicide offers improved pigweed control
Storen is a new corn herbicide from Syngenta that boasts broad-spectrum weed control. However, Mark Kitt technical product lead at Syngenta says that the focus on one specific weed helped to drive the development process for Storen.In addition to effectiveness with...
What do young farmers hope to see in the next farm bill?
A number of next-generation farmers spoke during a panel discussion at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. The presentation, titled ?A Conversation About Future Ag and Food Policy,? gave the farmers a chance to talk about what they?d like to see in the upcoming...
Sec Naig talks about latest HPAI case in Iowa
We have all seen those signs in various places. You know the ones that say how many days there have been since a workplace accident. If it is good, we see a large number.Well with the threat of HPAI returning as birds begin their spring migration, IDALS must have the...
NASDA releases feeding the economy report
As part of the National Ag Day Celebration Tuesday, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report. The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillion to the...
