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U.S. Export Sales Report (5-30-25)
The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were decent this week, but that’s still high for what we expect at this time of year. On the other hand, soybean exports were slightly lower than expected. McBride added that most of the recent flash sales have been for corn. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
Commodity broker: “It looks like the way to go is up”
A Midwest-based commodities broker says, "(It) looks like the way to go is up," and the Monday trading session ended with gains in both corn and soybeans.Greg McBride, commodities broker with Allendale, Inc., says the markets - commodity, equity, and financial - were...
Scott County turkey farmer raising Presidential Flock
An Iowa farmer is raising the ?Presidential Flock? for this year?s National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.Ron Kardel serves as chairman of the National Turkey Federation and farms in Scott County. He recently told the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation that he...
September US pork exports up 10% year-over-year
US pork exports remain at a record pace in 2020, according to the US Meat Export Federation.The latest USDA data shows September exports of US pork increased 10 percent year-over-year. September volume reached 222,475 metric tons, with value increasing 6 percent to...
What could the next four years look like for Ag? (part one)
As of this Monday morning, many news outlets from the Associated Press to Fox News and CNN have projected that former Vice President Joe Biden is the President-Elect of the United States. There are other things that must happen before this projection becomes a reality...
U.S. soy sales to China slowing down
Sales of U.S. soy to China have slowed down from a previously rapid pace. The slowdown is raising questions of whether China is just pausing its purchases, or if most of the intended volume has been purchased and Chinese buyers are waiting for Brazil?s new supply to...
Syngenta Group invests $1.25M in new protein technologies
Syngenta Group has announced the winners of its Radicle Protein Challenge.The Radicle Protein Challenge was constructed by Syngenta Group and Radicle Growth, a company building platform for early-stage Ag and food technologies, to uncover innovation and invest in two...
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NRCS accepting applications for new Conservation Incentive Contracts
USDA?s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for Conservation Incentive Contracts ? a new program that provides conservation practice payments upon practice certification.Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP),...
Opening Market Podcast: Greg McBride – Allendale 1-24-2022
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-21-22)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Friday.The release of the U.S. Export Sales Report was delayed one day by the holiday last Monday. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said corn was neutral and beans were...
Closing Market Podcast 1-21-2022
Farm Bureau hopeful for trade progress in 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation believes a few recent announcements from President Biden represent progress on a number of trade issues.Farm Bureau officials remain hopeful that the new year will bring progress on the trade front. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm...
