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South American Weather and Crop Update (2-3-26)
The South American weather forecast has flipped from its usual pattern. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the nearby forecast is now lacking rain. McBride said the longer-term forecast has the rains they are looking for. McBride added that harvest progress is continuing to move along at a good pace in Brazil. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
UPL introduces PREVIEW 2.1 SC herbicide at Commodity Classic
UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, has unveiled a new highly efficient weed management tool.At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, UPL officials introduced PREVIEW 2.1 SC, a multi-mode-of-action herbicide that controls weeds early in the...
ISA brings policy priorities to Commodity Classic
The Commodity Classic convention is going strong in New Orleans. It is a time for commodity groups to come together and showcase the newest information and technology. It is also a time when policies are decided at a national level for the coming year. State...
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-10-22)
Excellent corn and soybean export numbers highlighted this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this is counter-seasonal to what soybeans normally do at this time of year, but they were likely aided by poor Brazilian soybean...
Iowa farmer shares insights into achieving high-end yields
Each year, thousands of growers enter plots into yield contests run by the National Corn Growers Association and National Sorghum Producers. One of this year?s winning growers shared advice ? from genetics to soil health ? to successfully achieving top-end yield...
Ernst and Grassley seek biofuels expansion
As the country deals with record-high gas prices, Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley are calling for increased biofuels support.In a joint press conference on Wednesday, Ernst and Grassley said they are cosponsoring the Homefront Energy Independence Act....
Corteva unveils next generation CRW trait technology
At the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Corteva Agriscience announced its next generation of corn rootworm trait technology.Corteva officials say Vorceed Enlist corn will help enable growers to manage corn rootworm acres with more options than any other seed...
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Weekend Ag Matters 12-24-22
Soy checkoff elects Meagan Kaiser as new chair, sets priorities for 2023
The United Soybean Board recently elected Meagan Kaiser of Missouri as the organization?s new Chair. Kaiser is ready to hit the ground running with her priorities for the soy checkoff in 2023.Kaiser says that recent soy checkoff investments have paid very visible...
Senate confirms Alexis Taylor to USDA post
The Senate voted to confirm Alexis Taylor as the new USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Taylor, the former director of Oregon?s Department of Agriculture, is the new top agricultural trade official with the agency. Food Business News says she?ll be...
Iowa Beef Checkoff continues to provide valuable funding for research
Every time a livestock animal is sold in the U.S., a dollar from that sale is put into the national Beef Checkoff. That fund is then used in six different program areas to benefit U.S. beef: promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign...
NPB President reflects on positives from 2022
In 2022, the pork industry has seen advancements in technology and impressive exports of U.S. pork. National Pork Board President Heather Hill said they have been judicious with Checkoff dollars and working towards goals affecting businesses.?First, we're continuing...
