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U.S. Export Sales Report (2-5-26)
The markets didn’t stay calm for long, as this was an extremely busy week for major ag news. While the weekly export sales weren’t huge, other news from the Trump administration had a massive impact on grain prices. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this week’s export sales were a little disappointing. After a bit of a quiet period, McBride said there were some recent flash sales. On Wednesday, President Trump announced that he had a very productive call with China President Xi...
Secretary Naig announces funding for 17 urban water quality projects
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced that 17 urban water quality projects will receive funding from the state?s Water Quality Initiative. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) will provide financial and technical assistance...
What are the chances we make our corn production goals?
It?s already been talked to death before the seeds were even in the ground. Producers all know that we can?t afford any preventable losses in production this year. So, what are our chances of getting to our production goals?USDA has set a lofty corn production goal...
Status of cattle market reform: Senate
Cattle market reform bills are moving in both chambers of Congress. Yesterday, the Senate Ag Committee held a hearing on the situation that just a small handful of companies control roughly three-fourths of the marketplace, and what can be done to encourage more...
Trade issues are still at the forefront
Trade is a moving target, and it takes the ability to adapt to be successful. It can be affected by government regulations, geopolitical disagreements, other trade agreements, price, product availability and so much more.The trade issues of today are not going to be...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-26-22)
Weather conditions in South America are turning drier, which is raising a good amount of concern. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this is an inopportune time for that area to dry out, especially since Brazil?s safrinha corn is in the fill stage.?They are...
HPAI affecting costs of organic fertilizers
Input costs are rising across the board. Many conventional farmers have been seeing the costs for their fertilizers go up exponentially over the past few months. Availability is the key issue, and the costs of shipping aren?t any better.The thing is, these issues are...
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Providing carbon credit opportunities for livestock producers
Most people think of row crop opportunities when they talk about carbon credits, but there are opportunities for livestock producers who own land as well. The folks at Graze Master Group saw this potential and partnered with Agoro Carbon to offer some carbon credit...
NCBA anticipates issues with lesser prairie chicken listing
State and regional cattle groups, along with the National Cattlemen?s Beef Association, are suing the Biden administration over the lesser prairie chicken endangered species listing proposal. NCBA Associate Director for Governmental Affairs Sigrid Johannes said the...
Taking every precaution necessary to prevent African Swine Fever
The Iowa Pork Producers Association held its annual meetings at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines this week. As can be expected, the African Swine Fever virus was a central topic of discussion.The national pork board recently put together a trip to Europe to study...
Ag may have a quiet year in the Iowa State House
The last few years were busy for agriculture in the state of Iowa. We saw ethanol legislation, property tax legislation, and so much more. With all that accomplished, there isn?t a whole lot left on the immediate horizon for ag under the dome of the Iowa capitol...
Research identifies $400 million in unrealized soybean value
A new partnership aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. This unrealized value could bring $50 per acre or $400 million in economic return for U.S. soybean farmers, according to the United Soybean Board. The collaborative focus will test how heat and...
