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Swine industry remains cautious about NWS
Earlier this week, the USDA announced that there was an official detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. The pest was found in a three-week-old calf in South Texas. Since NWS is an indiscriminate parasite, all warm-blooded mammals are at risk of infestation if they have an open wound. That’s why the swine industry is remaining vigilant. Todd Marotz, vice president of the National Pork Producers Council, said they have been monitoring NWS since November of 2024. Even though there are...
U.S. Export Sales Report (8-22-24)
Export sales were better than expected this week, potentially in part due to the lower grain prices we are experiencing right now. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. Flash sales in particular have seen increased activity due...
USDA chief economist says farmland values rise, questions strength
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmland values continue to rise year-over-year, but questions land value strength amid changing economic conditions on the farm. Or as Meyer says, an increase of $200 an acre, rising to $4 on average for crop and pastureland…...
Soy growers wary of EPA herbicide strategy
American soybean growers are worried about the feasibility of implementation and the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy. Josh Gackle, president of the American Soybean Association, says while there are...
Soy checkoff & State organizations make investment in PNW Soy Meal Port
Earlier this week we talked about the work being done by the beef checkoff to invest dollars into continuing education. The soybean checkoff is also investing in the marketability of the soybeans that we grow. Recently a group led by the United Soybean Board (USB),...
Pro Farmer Crop Tour saw lower day one results than last year
The results from the first day of Pro-Farmer’s annual Midwest Crop Tour are lower than last year. About a thousand scouts- including our own Andy Petersen- headed out into Midwestern corn and soybean fields on Monday to objectively determine the final projections....
Many fields in southwest Iowa are looking outstanding
With some pretty cooperative weather during pollination, the fields in southwest Iowa are mostly looking great as we approach the end of the crop year. Southwest Iowa Beck’s Agronomist Nate Meyer said that, while some areas could use some rain, he’s very pleased with...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (12-31-24)
At this time of year, the crops in South America need plenty of rain. However, that’s not what’s happening in Argentina right now. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions in South America. McBride said there is some rain in the...
Promoting dairy demand in 2024 and beyond
Midwest Dairy covers a ten-state region in the U.S. and is busy promoting dairy sales to help put more money in the pockets of U.S. dairy producers. Martha Kemper, vice president of dairy experience and business development for Midwest Dairy, said online shopping is...
Farm Bureau hopes for early 2025 Farm Bill
2025 will be a fresh start in the push for a new modernized and updated five-year farm bill. Ag groups and ag state lawmakers will be hopeful that farm bill work gets completed early in the year, but will that come to fruition? Two farm bill extensions were too many....
U.S. and global ag economies uncertain about 2025
The prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position in early 2025. Farm Policy News says ongoing geopolitical tensions and continuing climate challenges will significantly impact agricultural...
