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U.S. Export Sales Report (4-17-25)
Despite the intense volatility and uncertainty in the global market, this week’s export sales were excellent for corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were significantly higher than average. Soybean sales were also great this week, and those numbers are likely being affected by tariffs. McBride said some countries are most likely trying to get some shipments in before the tariffs go back into effect. McBride added that the global economy is currently in...
Pork Producers discuss impacts of state fair cancellation
Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne recently held a virtual roundtable with Iowa businesses and organizations to discuss how they will be impacted by the cancellation of the 2020 Iowa State Fair.Among the organizations including in the discussion was the Iowa Pork...
Farmall-Land USA in its farewell season
A well-known destination for lovers of red tractors in Avoca, Iowa is in its final season of operation.After more than a decade living their dream of displaying their extensive collection, Jerry and Joyce Mez are retiring from operating the Farmall-Land USA Museum....
Canada using TRQ?s to block U.S. dairy access in USMCA
The United States ? Mexico ? Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into effect on July 1st. It is a broad-reaching agreement, of which agriculture is only a part. However, agriculture was a large enough part that special considerations were made in the pact. This is...
CoBank: Ethanol industry needs to transform itself
A new report from CoBank?s Knowledge Exchange says the ethanol industry may have to diversify itself in the future. The report says excess production capacity and reduced demand will force the U.S. ethanol industry to ?transform its business model to create more value...
FBN: Helping farmer members weather the storm
COVID-19 has altered how companies do business. Farmers Business Network, for example, sent its employees to work from home in early March. The company continues to serve its farmer members during the challenging, but critically important time.AUDIO: Charles Baron,...
Witt: Western Iowa crops looking good
Crops in western Iowa received some timely rain showers beginning late Thursday night. Mike Witt is a region 6 field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach covering Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, Harrison, and Shelby counties. Witt...
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U.S. beef cattle herd shrinking, livestock analyst says
The latest cattle feedlot report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture points to a declining beef cattle herd.USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam provides some key numbers in Friday?s USDA Cattle on Feed Report.?During September, there were just under 2.2 million...
Iowa corn harvest 60% finished, soybeans 83%
Iowa?s corn and soybean harvest continued to progress ahead of the average pace during the week ending October 24th.The weekly Crop Progress and Conditions Report on Monday showed 60% of Iowa?s corn for grain has been harvested, one week ahead of the five-year...
Used farm equipment market is hot right now
When the ag markets are good, farmers tend to spend a little more on upgrades to the operation. Maybe it is grain handling equipment, a new shop, or maybe it is a new implement. However, with the slowdowns in production, shipping, and other areas of the supply chain,...
Iowa State junior among 37 FFA members vying for national office
Iowa State University junior Kabe Boysen is in Indianapolis this week representing Iowa FFA in the National Officer Candidate Process.A Morning Sun native and graduate of Wapello Community Schools, Boysen got his start in agriculture at an early age and first joined...
Deadline approaching for farmers to enroll in America?s Farmers Grow Communities program
Last month, Bayer Fund kicked off the 2022 America?s Farmers Grow Communities program. Now, the November 1 deadline is quickly approaching for farmers to enroll for the chance to direct a $5,000 donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization, school STEM program,...
