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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.
NPPC applauds USDA purchase of more pork for nutrition programs
Using funds from its Commodity Credit Corporation, the Department of Agriculture is purchasing an additional 33.5 million pounds of pork — worth more than $78.6 million — for distribution to various food nutrition and assistance programs. Earlier this year, USDA...
FMC Adastrio™ Fungicide offers three modes of action
Crop protection is a bigger business than the crops themselves. We are dependent on nothing more throughout the growing season. We worry about yield robbers like pests and weeds. Those other life forms survive by targeting our crops, and therefore our profits. And...
Iowa Pork makes donation for “Sack Hunger” campaign
On Tuesday, March 19th, the first day of spring and National Ag Day, the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) donated 4,200 pounds of ground pork to the Food Bank of Iowa in Des Moines. This donation was made in conjunction with the “Sack Hunger” partnership with...
Senators demand increase in ag exports
A group of Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to take action to increase agricultural exports. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Finance Committee member John Thune (R-South Dakota), and U.S. Senate Agriculture,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-19-24)
Not much different in South America this week, as harvest continues to steadily progress in Brazil with the planters for safrinha corn following close behind. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. Harvest progress has...
Lawmakers seek USDA telework policy investigation
Two Senate Agriculture Committee members are questioning the Department of Agriculture's telework policy. Republicans John Boozman of Arkansas and Joni Ernst of Iowa request USDA's Inspector General build upon its oversight of the federal agency's telework abuse and...
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Weather has generally been friendly to corn and soybeans
As we enter the late July growing period the weather nationally is for the most part cooperating during a key part of the growing season. Right now, there are not any major weather concerns for the stretch run of July says USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Nationally...
Over 500 organizations unite for new farm bill
The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with 529 other organizations, urged lawmakers to prioritize programs that benefit all American families, emphasizing that they are too important to delay any further. Joe Gilson, the director of congressional relations for...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-25-24)
As we approach the end of the marketing year, the export sales have picked up a little bit. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an analysis of the latest numbers from the USDA. While it’s good to see sales like this, especially for soybeans, McBride said it...
Defense Department backs off lab-grown meat
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed that the effort to prevent ultra-processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful. The announcement came following news that the U.S. Department of Defense is not pursuing...
HPAI/H5N1 update from Secretary Naig
Whether you call it “bird flu”, “High-Path Avian Influenza”, or “H5N1” we have been watching this disease move about the country in birds and dairy cattle. Iowa has not been spared, but we haven’t gotten the brunt of it either. We get a full update from Iowa Ag...
