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U.S. Export Sales Report (6-5-25)
Ahead of next week’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the export sales are almost lined right up with where they should be. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said corn sales had another good report this week. At this point, the soybean export totals for this year are also status quo. Since soybeans are basically just meeting the USDA’s export goals, McBride said he doesn’t expect to see any adjustments in the June WASDE report next week. However, McBride...
USMEF reports strong global demand for U.S. red meat
Recent data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows U.S. beef and pork exports opened 2021 below the large volumes posted a year ago.USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says there is strong global demand for U.S. red meat, but exports...
South American weather and crop update (3-9-2021)
Weather patterns in South America haven?t shown much change week-to-week. In this week?s South American weather and crop update on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Allendale commodities broker Greg McBride says dry conditions have been occurring in southern Brazil...
Axne helps push biofuels legislation in House
The biofuels industry is looking hard to make a strong comeback in the coming year. We have already seen the Biden EPA decline to further contest the 10th Circuit Court ruling to uphold the Renewable Fuels Standard, and stop some of the Small Refinery Exemptions which...
U.S. suspends some tariffs on U.K. goods
While it won?t have a large effect on farmers immediately, the Biden Administration is suspending some tariffs on goods from the United Kingdom. No longer a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom said in December that it will suspend tariffs on the U.S. tied...
Missouri River flood risk low in 2021, Army Corps says
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the risk of flooding along the Missouri River will be low this spring. According to the Corps, inflows into the basin above Sioux City remain well below average and runoff for February was 70 percent of average. Officials expect...
Southwest Iowa lawmakers hope for biofuels mandate compromise
Two lawmakers from southwest Iowa are hoping a compromise can be reached on a proposal from Governor Kim Reynolds that would mandate higher blends of biofuels at Iowa fueling stations.Governor Reynolds offered legislation this session that would require all gasoline...
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Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 4-5-22
Plenty of strength in the grain markets today. Corn is enjoying some buying support, wheat is higher due to poor crop ratings, and soybeans are tagging along on higher grain prices. Riley Smith talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Bayer excited for Climate FieldView updates
Bayer officials discussed new updates to the Climate FieldView platform at this year?s Commodity Classic.Joe Nail, Climate FieldView brand manager for Bayer Crop Science, tells IARN that FieldView Drive is a device that plugs into the diagnostic port of your equipment...
Grassley still seeking fertilizer answers from ITC
A bipartisan group of lawmakers remain hopeful the International Trade Commission will take immediate action to bring down fertilizer costs.Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and many of his colleagues recently sent a letter to the ITC urging the commission to address the...
Iowa farmer praises the partnership he has with AgriGold
We have talked about the different ways that corn producers in Iowa can attack the corn root worm problem. As we have said, your plan of attack must be customized to fit your operation. Of course, having a good support team is essential to the fight, as is choosing...
AgriGold Jay Halbur, Iowa Farmer
During the trip to Commodity Classic, Russ Parker caught up with Iowa farmer Jay Halbur of Glidden. He talks about his operation from top to bottom, and how AgriGold has become a partner in helping them reach their goals. Even if you are happy with another company,...
