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Funds continue to liquidate long positions in grain markets

Funds continue to liquidate long positions in grain markets

Corn and soybeans finished in the green at the Friday close, with slight gains for corn and modest gains for soybeans. However, for the most part the corn and soybeans have been in a consistent move to the downside for the better part of two months. A big part of that downward price movement is harvest pressure which is reflected in the grain markets as farmers continue to harvest and market grain throughout the fall. Matt Bennett is the CEO and co-founder of AgMarket and he tells the Iowa...

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Grassley discusses path for farm bill passage before end of the year

Grassley discusses path for farm bill passage before end of the year

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told the media in recent weeks that he intends to pass the GOP farm bill before the end of the year, even if it must be attached to other legislation. During his weekly ag conference call on Tuesday, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was...

Producer led domestic marketing advisory committee strengthens demand

Producer led domestic marketing advisory committee strengthens demand

The National Pork Board (NPB) recently formed six producer-led advisory committees tied to its strategic plan. The Domestic Marketing Advisory Committee helps strategize market growth across channel partners in foodservice, retail, packers and processors. In addition,...

Grain quality problems can become safety emergencies

Grain quality problems can become safety emergencies

As harvest continues across Iowa, farmers are working to get this year's crop out of the fields and into storage. But getting grain into the bin is only part of the job. Maintaining proper storage conditions is essential to protecting grain quality and preventing...

Higher diesel costs can change the best grain delivery choice

Higher diesel costs can change the best grain delivery choice

Higher diesel prices may prompt farmers to rethink where they deliver grain, even when a buyer farther away offers a higher price. The Soy Transportation Coalition offers an online calculator to help producers compare delivery options by weighing grain prices against...

September rains may have damaged soybean crop

September rains may have damaged soybean crop

Parts of Iowa and other midwestern states were impacted by heavy rainfall in the month of September and the heavy moisture has discolored some of the soybean crop. Those beans discolored by fungus are designated as Soybeans of Other Color, or SBOC, and can have a big...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (10-22-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (10-22-26)

A mixed export sales report continued the recent trends we have seen for corn and soybean demand. Allendale commodity broker Teddy Tarvis said the corn sales were disappointing again. On the other hand, Tarvis said the soybean sales were very strong again this week,...