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U.S. Export Sales Report (9-11-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (9-11-26)

Many eyes were on the September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report last week, but there was another USDA report that was released on Friday- the weekly U.S. export sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the report was a mixed bag of new and old crop sales due to the transition into the new marketing year. Much more of the market focus is on the new crop sales, and McBride said the markets were pleased to see China make some significant purchases of U.S....

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Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

A USDA crop acreage reporting pilot program that operated this summer in 12 Farm Service Agency county offices is now operational nationwide. That is USDA Farm Production Undersecretary Richard Fordyce who says that the 12 county offices that used the pilot program...

Late-season weather adds uncertainty to Midwest corn and soybeans

Late-season weather adds uncertainty to Midwest corn and soybeans

Weather remains a concern for U.S. corn and soybean producers as harvest begins following a growing season marked by periods of excessive rainfall and extreme heat. Flooding during August damaged crops in portions of the Midwest after some areas received more than 12...

UPL sees growing role for biological crop nutrition

UPL sees growing role for biological crop nutrition

Biological products are becoming a larger part of the crop nutrition conversation as companies look for new ways to help crops access nutrients throughout the growing season. UPL is putting more emphasis on that space as it expands beyond the post-patent crop...

Lofty market prices are worth making a plan for

Lofty market prices are worth making a plan for

U.S. grain prices are historically high as we enter harvest season, which provides a very unique marketing opportunity for Iowa producers. However, it can be difficult to chase a market rally and worry about harvest at the same time. Micheal Weidner, director of grain...

Grassley: House-Senate Farm Bill pre-conferencing is likely underway

Grassley: House-Senate Farm Bill pre-conferencing is likely underway

House and Senate Ag staff are likely trying to iron out farm bill differences ahead of the Senate’s return next week to save time, according to a key senator. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic about the process. Pre-conferencing could speed the farm...

Dairy again at center of Canada trade war escalation

Dairy again at center of Canada trade war escalation

The dairy industry once again finds itself in the middle of the trade tug-of-war between the United States and Canada. President Trump has banned Canadian dairy products and other goods along with government contracts in the latest trade war escalation. Trump says the...

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Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

A USDA crop acreage reporting pilot program that operated this summer in 12 Farm Service Agency county offices is now operational nationwide. That is USDA Farm Production Undersecretary Richard Fordyce who says that the 12 county offices that used the pilot program...