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A surprisingly active December WASDE report to end the calendar year
The December WASDE report, which is normally rather tame, was surprisingly active this time around. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the numbers were almost definitively bullish for this month’s report. When you consider the fantastic demand for U.S. grains that we’ve seen lately, though, it becomes less of a surprise to see these positive adjustments from the USDA. On the other side of the report, McBride said there were no adjustments made to the South American numbers. The team...
Dairy market volatility not that surprising
It’s been an up and down ride for the dairy markets lately. Mike North of Ever.ag says there are a lot of reasons behind the price volatility. North says price volatility is not unusual to see at this point in the calendar. He says demand for dairy tends to spike...
East and Gulf Coast ports reopen as strike temporarily ends
On Thursday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) released a joint statement announcing a temporary end to the work stoppage that shut down the East and Gulf Coast ports earlier in the week. U.S. Meat Export...
Lame duck session seen as last chance to save farm bill
The legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the Farm Bill passed unceremoniously at midnight on Sept. 30, without a push from lawmakers to...
2025 Farmer’s Almanac has something for everyone
We have seen it on shelves in various stores for years. The Farmer’s Almanac has a devoted following of people who read it and take its information to heart. Many believe that the information contained is the best estimate of what we can expect throughout the year. It...
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-3-24)
This is the time of year where we expect export sales to surge, and this week’s report has shown exactly that. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers from the USDA. Even though those sales indicate that the USDA doesn’t need to...
Harvest corn early to increase yields and profits
With harvest underway, a key decision is how long to let corn dry in the field. Greg Trame, regional sales director for GSI, said recent research demonstrated that harvesting early can help farmers maximize their yield and return on investment. Trame said a recent...
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U.S. loss would be South America’s gain
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a new U.S.-China trade war could have on hundreds of thousands of rural communities. It shows that American-imposed tariffs would come at a steep cost to American farmers and ranchers while...
Farm tire needs are changing and Firestone Ag has adapted
As the ag industry grows and changes, it is safe to assume that our equipment needs will change, too. As farms grow larger and more spread out, implements spend a lot of time on the road as well as in the field. This means that you need to drive those implements on...
Emerald ash borer has made its way into all 99 Iowa counties
It’s been 14 years since emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species of insect that kills ash trees, was first detected in Iowa. Now, with the latest confirmation of EAB in Emmet County, EAB has been detected in all 99 counties. The Emmet County samples were...
Farm, biofuel groups press administration for answers on 45Z tax credits
An American Farm Bureau official says the November election and the difficulty of rulemaking could push the ‘45Z’ tax credit rule for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel past a November 1st deadline. The calendar tells the story. AFB Director of Government Affairs...
Pork producers celebrate UN decision on antimicrobials
In a victory for America’s pork producers and swine veterinarians, the National Pork Producers Council celebrated a United Nations decision on antimicrobials. NPPC was on hand for the discussion and providing guidance when the U.N. rejected proposed on-farm target...