Top Stories
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-25)
The export sales might seem a little low this week, but getting any sales with the state of the global economy and President Trump’s tariffs is a good thing. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest corn export numbers from the USDA. McBride said the soybean numbers were also deceptively good, especially since they are impacted more by tariffs. There wasn’t much news to push the markets in either direction this week, but that can change with more USDA reports and...
Our boots are the windows to our ?soles?.
Over the weekend I did something that I have not done in a few years. Actually, it has been almost five years. I went out and bought a new pair of boots. When I say boots, I mean cowboy boots, or western boots if you prefer. No, I do not raise cattle and I do not ride...
Growth Energy welcomes biofuel tax differentials
The reauthorized Iowa biofuel tax differentials was legislation welcomed by Growth Energy, which is the leading biofuel trade association in the country.On June 30th, Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2403 into law when visiting Pine Lake Corn Processors at...
Grassley, Tester farmer mental health bill clears Senate
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Jon Tester?s (D-MT. bill to improve access to mental health care in rural America and curb rising suicide rates among farmers cleared the Senate today as a part of the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).The Seeding...
Iowa cattlemen want additional action on cattle markets
Iowa cattle producers are pressing for additional discussions surrounding cattle market price transparency.USDA?s Agricultural Marketing Service released its findings yesterday (Wednesday), after investigating the boxed beef and fed cattle market spread.Iowa...
Page County Fair runs through Saturday
The Page County Fair in Clarinda is in full swing this week. Page County 4-H?ers were working hard during the sheep and goat shows, as well as the horse show Thursday morning. Like all county fairs in Iowa, the local ISU Extension Office helped coordinate and plan...
Weekly export sales neutral
The latest weekly U.S. Export Sales Report was released Thursday morning for the week ending July 16th. In the report, old crop corn sales were 220,600 metric tons ? down 76 percent from the previous week ? while new crop corn had net sales of 2.3 million metric tons....
Video
More Ag News
Oil refiners betting on support from President Biden
U.S. oil refiners are upping the ante in the battle over biofuels in an attempt to win support from the Biden administration. Reports say they?re making moves in the biofuel credit market that may end up forcing them to close plants and fire workers if the president...
Make sure you understand what you are planting in 2022
As we are wrapping up 2021, we are already planning for 2022. There is an almost ceaseless bombardment of products coming at you about products to put on while you are planting. All of them have their upsides, and you may be wondering what is best for you. One group...
State Climatologist previews 2021 winter conditions
Iowa?s State Climatologist says any precipitation the state receives this winter will further help replenish subsoil profiles throughout the state.Dr. Justin Glisan tells IARN it?s currently hard to predict how Iowa?s 2021 winter season will shake up. He explains...
Closing Market Podcast 11-15-2021
USB gives farmers advice on how to get started in carbon programs
The carbon marketplace has been a hot topic in the ag sector in 2021 and the United Soybean Board is helping farmers understand these new markets.Jack Cornell is director of sustainability for the United Soybean Board. He says a new survey shows farmers need more...
