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Pioneer reflects on first year of Z-Series soybeans
At last year’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Pioneer announced the full launch of the Z-Series line of soybeans. One year later, they are now reflecting on the successes of the Z-Series genetics and traits. Shelby Schaa, marketing effectiveness manager with Corteva, said 2024 was a great launch year for the soybean line. This past winter was a mild one, which means that there is a greater risk for enhanced insect pressure. Schaa said Z-Series soybeans are well equipped to deal with the top...
Iowa leaders seek federal relief for egg producers
Elected officials continue to ensure agricultural producers receive the means necessary to withstand the coronavirus pandemic. State and federal lawmakers now "go to bat" for a livestock group, which has been excluded from new relief efforts.Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA)...
Appeals court vacates registrations of 3 dicamba herbicides
A federal court of appeals in San Francisco ruled to vacate the registrations of three dicamba herbicides on Wednesday. Reports say the three products impacted by the court ruling include Bayer's Xtendimax, BASF's Engenia and Corteva's FeXapan. The three-judge panel...
China buying highlights U.S. Weekly Export Sales Report
Even though China recently announced they were going to hold off on buying U.S. grain, the country made some purchases last week that highlighted the latest U.S. Weekly Export Sales Report. Commodities Broker Greg McBride with Allendale broke down the latest U.S....
Is another round of aid coming?
It has been over two months since the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed through the House of Representatives and was signed by President Trump. It has been almost two months since people started seeing economic stimulus funds going into...
Nutrition Coalition urges delay & review of Dietary Guidelines
The Nutrition Coalition alleges there is a serious threat to the integrity and trustworthiness of the nation's federal nutrition policy. The coalition Wednesday released allegations made by one or more members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, under the...
Biofuel industry celebrates milestone, seeks additional “clarity and certainty”
U.S. biofuel producers celebrated the one-year anniversary of year-round E15. Emily Skor, Chief Executive Officer of Growth Energy, says it was a milestone worth celebrating.?While we know fuel demand has taken a hit because of COVID-19, we also know more people are...
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Flash soybean sales hit Friday daily wire
Friday?s daily wire was active for soybean sales.Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride says sales of soybeans to both China and unknown destinations were reported Friday morning.?You had sales that were reported of 396,000 tons of soybeans to unknown and then you...
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Weekend Ag Matters: October 16th, 2021
On this week's episode:Dustin Hoffmann runs down headlines and visits with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.Brent Barnett reviews this week's WASDE report.Russ Parker talks about having the right connections.
Administration & USDA taking steps to ease port congestion
We have been hearing more and more about the increasing congestion at U.S. ports. Dozens of container ships are waiting offshore to unload. Trains and trucks are waiting to unload to ships. It is a bottleneck of epic proportions. Hurricane Ida did nothing to help the...
Closing Market Podcast 10-14-2021
