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South American Weather and Crop Update (11-3-26)
Even though the South American crop season is still in its early stages, there are already projections that this will be a massive crop. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the weather has not been an issue for farmers in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said planting progress in Brazil is moving pretty quickly. While they are only started on corn still, planting in Argentina is going smoothly as well. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...
The impact of U.S. farmers and ranchers on USDA trade missions
United States agricultural groups are frequently engaged in trade missions and visits to international markets in the hopes of strengthening and expanding relationships and trade to overseas markets. A common theme from those visits to international markets is that...
Secretary Naig invites community meat lockers to apply for Choose Iowa butchery equipment grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today invited small-scale meat processors and custom lockers to apply for a Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant. Eligible businesses may receive up to $20,000 of state funding to purchase cold storage, meat...
Global fertilizer disruptions raise concerns for Iowa farmers
As Iowa farmers prepare for fall fertilizer applications, questions about supplies and prices are becoming increasingly important. Continued conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global fertilizer markets, while trade uncertainty between the United States and...
USDA surprises markets yet again in October WASDE
Once again, the USDA went against expectations for the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The major surprise in the October WASDE was the increase of the corn yield by 2.7 bushels per acre to 181.2 bpa, which raised production...
Ethanol exports on track to hit another record
Ethanol exports are on track to set another record according to USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg. Lindberg says that new and expanded overseas markets are increasing foreign demand and driving a likely third record year of...
NCBA says MCOOL wouldn’t drive beef demand
The Senate Agriculture Committee's version of the Farm Bill includes mandatory country of origin labeling. This comes after a significant push for consumer transparency. However, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan...
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Strong winds could damage weakened Iowa crops
Rain in central Iowa has provided more delays for farmers, and now the risk of strong winds could put some fields at risk of significant damage. Landus Cooperative Technical Agronomist Dan Bjorklund gave an update on the latest Iowa crop conditions as harvest season...
Russia-Ukraine war pushing oil prices higher again
Oil prices moved higher at the start of the week, driven primarily by ongoing attacks between Russia and Ukraine. While oil prices inched higher, Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com noted that fuel prices were more mixed. California currently has the highest national...
Wasted Grain named Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin
Wasted Grain in Carroll serves Iowa's best breaded pork tenderloin this year, according to the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). The restaurant rose to the top of 464 restaurants nominated by Iowans this spring, then beat four other finalists to win IPPA’s 2026...
Record U.S. soybean production means more exports
USDA’s recent record soybean forecast will lead to more soybean exports, according to World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. Increased soybean exports from the United States will help to fill the gap globally for declines in production elsewhere says...
Knowing when to keep or replace alfalfa
Dry conditions in some parts of the country during the growing season have taken a toll on alfalfa production, leaving affected farmers wondering whether their stands will survive the winter or if it's time to rotate those fields into another crop. However, reduced...
