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U.S. Export Sales Report (11-5-26)
While this week’s export sales were better than what we’ve seen recently, concerns over long-term market demand have the commodities needing more. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales performed well this week. McBride said the sales were good for the soybeans as well, but the eventual end of the China trade agreement as well as the looming bumper crop from Brazil make long-term demand for U.S. soybeans questionable. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling...
South American Weather and Crop Update (10-14-26)
As harvest continues in the United States, farmers in Brazil and Argentina are planting for the next crop season. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in South America. McBride said planting progress in Brazil is...
Soybean checkoff looks ahead after 35 years
With tight margins continuing to squeeze farm budgets, soybean producers are scrutinizing every dollar they spend. That includes their investments in the soybean checkoff, which has spent the past 35 years developing markets and creating additional demand for American...
Harvest pace per USDA Mid-October progress report
Despite the slower than usual pace of harvest for parts of the Midwest and Corn Belt, including Iowa, other regions of the country have made substantial progress. How are major row crops coming along with their harvest progress as October approaches its midway point?...
EPA Proposes restoring biofuel volumes exempted from refinery requirements
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Tuesday a proposal to restore renewable fuel blending requirements affected by additional small refinery exemptions, a move intended to protect demand for American corn and soybeans. The EPA said exemptions granted for 2025...
John Deere Foundation announces $18.5 million investment in food bank system
Today, the John Deere Foundation announced an $18.5 million multi-year Farm-to-Plate strategy to address food insecurity in the Midwest. The investment will support Feeding America partner food banks, recover farm-grown food, and connect over one hundred Iowa farmers...
AFBF encouraged by progress on Renewable Fuel Standard
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Peosta, Iowa, today to announce a draft rule to reallocate renewable fuel volumes lost through small refinery exemptions. The rule would provide 100 percent reallocation of the renewable fuel volume...
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Grain quality problems can become safety emergencies
As harvest continues across Iowa, farmers are working to get this year's crop out of the fields and into storage. But getting grain into the bin is only part of the job. Maintaining proper storage conditions is essential to protecting grain quality and preventing...
Pioneer announces partnership with country music star to address rural mental health
Over the past year, Pioneer has celebrated a century of providing seed products to farmers and helping them grow and prosper. As they kick off the 101st year as a brand, they are now trying to maintain that support for generations to come. Liz Knutson, Pioneer agency...
Higher diesel costs can change the best grain delivery choice
Higher diesel prices may prompt farmers to rethink where they deliver grain, even when a buyer farther away offers a higher price. The Soy Transportation Coalition offers an online calculator to help producers compare delivery options by weighing grain prices against...
September rains may have damaged soybean crop
Parts of Iowa and other midwestern states were impacted by heavy rainfall in the month of September and the heavy moisture has discolored some of the soybean crop. Those beans discolored by fungus are designated as Soybeans of Other Color, or SBOC, and can have a big...
Demand for U.S. pork climbing higher in Central America
Demand for U.S. pork is reaching new heights in Central America, which has been one of the fasting growing regions in recent years. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Regional Representative Lucia Ruano said expanding the use of pork beyond just raw material for...
