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U.S. Export Sales Report (9-11-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (9-11-25)

With the end of the old crop marketing year, this week’s export sales were a little deceiving at first glance. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said corn sales were good this week, but they were slightly inflated by old crop carryover. It was a similar story with soybean sales, but McBride said soybeans are still not quite where they need to be in order to meet the USDA’s projections. McBride said there should be strength in the soybean sales at this time of year, but this has actually...

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South American Weather and Crop Update (8-20-25)

South American Weather and Crop Update (8-20-25)

It’s been dry for so long in South America that it’s almost time already for the next planting season. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said harvest in Brazil is getting close to...

Oil group challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits

Oil group challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits

A top U.S. oil trade group is opposing a government proposal to cut incentives for biofuel imports. The group joined multiple organizations in pushing back against the administration’s resolve to keep the policy in the months ahead. The criticism will force the Trump...

Wehrbein: Market highs bring relief and uncertainty

Wehrbein: Market highs bring relief and uncertainty

Last week, we visited with NCBA President Buck Wehrbein about his outlook for the future of agriculture. Today, we continue that discussion, focusing on some of the issues cattle producers are closely watching — from strong but complicated markets to animal health...

Keeping pigs cool during hot summer months

Keeping pigs cool during hot summer months

During the hot Iowa summer months, it is highly important for swine producers to protect their pigs from heat stress in order to maintain their health and productivity. Mark Oberreuter, ag engineer at Automated Production, said pigs are just as susceptible to heat...

Secure Pork Supply Plan can help Iowa pig farmers

Secure Pork Supply Plan can help Iowa pig farmers

The Secure Pork Supply Plan, or SPS, helps producers proactively plan for enhanced biosecurity, animal traceability, and disease monitoring for both foreign animal disease outbreaks endemic diseases. Meredith Peterson, director of swine health for the National Pork...

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Thune pushes Farm Bill, farmers push harder

Thune pushes Farm Bill, farmers push harder

Farmers are running out of patience as depressed commodity prices and razor-thin profit margins continue to squeeze their operations. The much-celebrated “Big Beautiful Bill” passed earlier this summer, offering some relief, but it did little to calm the frustration...

Farmers feeling the fertilizer price squeeze

Farmers feeling the fertilizer price squeeze

Farm groups are warning the White House that the tariff war is making already high fertilizer prices worse. That’s making it harder for farmers to afford to plant their typical amounts of corn, soybeans, and wheat. Politico said ag industry representatives have...