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Cattle industry reflects on policy wins from 2025

Cattle industry reflects on policy wins from 2025

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is wrapping up another busy year in the cattle industry. While there were plenty of struggles to overcome in the past twelve months, there are many victories to celebrate as well. ICA Director of Government Affairs Kelli Wicks said there were two major policy victories in particular that will benefit producers for years to come. Looking ahead to 2026, Wicks said one of the issues the ICA will be focused on is allowing cattle producers to graze CRP land. Wicks...

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USDA launches final phase of 2025 ag resource management study

USDA launches final phase of 2025 ag resource management study

Beginning later this month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend several months gathering information about farm economics from farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. The agency will be conducting its third and final phase of the 2025...

Impacts of Argentina’s export tax cut

Impacts of Argentina’s export tax cut

It was recently announced that Argentina cut its export tax by 2%, which creates even more of a price gap with U.S. soybean prices. However, the global demand situation is too complex to trade just on prices alone. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the...

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act nearing finish line

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act nearing finish line

A key piece of legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms took a big step toward becoming law. Both legislative chambers have now passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, meaning the bill is nearly across the finish line. Danny Munch, an...

Fertility management takes priority as margins tighten

Fertility management takes priority as margins tighten

Farmers heading into the next growing season are facing a familiar challenge. Input costs remain elevated, margins are tight, and uncertainty in the broader economy continues to weigh on nearly every decision made on the farm. In an environment like this, agronomists...

Syngenta’s PLINAZOLIN technology receives EPA registration

Syngenta’s PLINAZOLIN technology receives EPA registration

Syngenta recently announced that PLINAZOLIN technology- the latest insect control tool- received official registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The technology is now available for use, subject to state approvals. PLINAZOLIN technology powers...

South American Weather and Crop Update (12-16-25)

South American Weather and Crop Update (12-16-25)

As the markets start to focus more on the weather in South America, farmers are just finishing planting the next crops. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there is a good amount of dryness in the forecast for Brazil. McBride said the conditions are similar...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (12-18-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (12-18-25)

The most recent export sales report contained data for the week of November 27th. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were some of the best we’ve ever seen for that week. McBride said the soybean numbers were about average, but they might trend...