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South American Weather and Crop Update (3-3-26)

South American Weather and Crop Update (3-3-26)

As harvest wraps up in Brazil for the soybean crop, the safrinha corn crop is being planted right behind it. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the weather forecast looks good for both processes to continue smoothly. While progress is behind the usual pace, McBride said there are still no major concerns with the amount of harvest progress that has been made so far. Some groups are lowering their estimates for Brazil’s 2026 harvest total, but McBride said it’s still going to be...

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U.S. farmers turn to specialty crops as profit margins tighten

U.S. farmers turn to specialty crops as profit margins tighten

Some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits. Extension specialists say interest is rising in wine grapes, specialty grains, produce and agritourism ventures....

Signup period for Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends this week

Signup period for Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends this week

The signup deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends on Thursday, February 26. Trey Forsyth, the vice president of government and regulatory affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation, said the DMC has been improved by multiple changes. Forsyth said...

South American Weather and Crop Update (3-3-26)

South American Weather and Crop Update (2-24-26)

With all of the uncertainty in the U.S. ag marketplace, South America may be positioned to take some global market share back. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the latest weather forecasts look mostly good for their crops. McBride said harvest progress in...

Naig highlights Iowa results as E15 access grows

Naig highlights Iowa results as E15 access grows

As questions continue in Washington about the future of year-round E15, Iowa leaders say the state is already seeing what expanded access can do. From more fuel choices at the pump to stronger demand for corn, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says Iowa’s...

Feenstra visits central Iowa FFA students during National FFA Week

Feenstra visits central Iowa FFA students during National FFA Week

Supporting the next generation of ag professionals starts at the school level, where students can participate in FFA to learn more about what the ag industry has to offer. This week is National FFA Week, and Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra visited students in Gilbert,...

USDA releases December 2025 red meat export data

USDA releases December 2025 red meat export data

U.S. pork exports posted the second highest value and third largest volume on record in 2025, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said this follows a record-setting...

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