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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 lower soon. McBride said flash sales have been active for both corn and soybeans. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
Grassley says Vilsack wrong on lowering farm bill expectations
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s call for the GOP to lower its farm bill expectations is “wrong.” During a conference call with ag broadcasters this week, Senator Grassley was asked about Ag Secretary Vilsack’s call for...
Mexico to drop plan to cut yellow corn imports
The incoming government in Mexico will discard a key goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production. Investing Dot Com says the incoming ag minister, Julio Berdegue, says Mexico will focus on...
Pork industry expanding story around the globe
It takes a lot of hard work to market our goods around the globe. American farmers have become so good at what they do to produce food to feed the world that we have more of it than we can consume. The global marketplace is a fickle thing because we aren't the only...
Rain continues as floods tear through the state
The wet weather trend has persisted, as the weekly drought monitor is containing less and less dryness with every release. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said that wetter weather pattern is likely to continue for a while as well. Northwest Iowa has seen...
AFBF says Congress must make clearer laws after Chevron ruling
The American Farm Bureau says it’s now up to Congress to write clearer laws in the wake of the Supreme Court’s historic Friday ruling overturning legal precedent favoring federal bureaucrats over judges. AFB Deputy General Counsel Travis Cushman says the ruling...
Conditions are ideal for tar spot to thrive this growing season
Fortunately for Iowa growers, mother nature has delivered some much-needed rainfall to the state this spring and summer while eliminating all areas of drought in Iowa. Unfortunately for Iowa growers, wet conditions also provide the ideal environment for fungal...
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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...
Dairy Sweet becomes Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest winner
Dairy Sweet, located in Dunlap, Iowa and owned by Lori and Greg Thomsen, claimed the title of Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin in 2024. This marks a triumphant return to a legacy that began in 2005 when the restaurant first won under the ownership of Lori’s...
Clean energy options are plentiful in rural America
The USDA has announced more funding to construct more clean energy options for rural America. The agency says that it is offering $145 million in funding for 700 loan and grant awards through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, “to help agricultural...
