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U.S. Export Sales Report (3-26-26)
It’s been a volatile time in the ag marketplace, and that is no different for the export sales. This week’s numbers were a bit of a mixed bag. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales are still strong overall. McBride said the soybean sales were able to rebound slightly after several weeks of disappointing numbers. McBride added that flash sales have been very sparse recently. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...
IAWA recognizes 10 years of Iowa NRS
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a science and technology-based framework to assess and reduce nutrients to Iowa waters and the Gulf of Mexico, will be turning 10 this year. The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) is celebrating this defining decade by...
Biologically treating manure pays off in the long run
Biological manipulation of manure can make a waste byproduct of agriculture more manageable and safe says Dr. Jim Ladlie of ProfitProAg.Dr. Ladlie says that money spent treating manure can benefit the producer agronomically many times over.Ladlie says ProfitProAg can...
Farmers for Free Trade outlines 2023 priorities
As we move through the second month of 2023, many Ag groups have their priorities already thought out, however as new information comes in and events unfold, they sometimes have to regroup and tweak their strategies and priorities a little bit. That is especially true...
States considering grocery tax relief
Lawmakers in several states are considering tax relief for consumers at the grocery store. Progressive Grocer reports many states that charge a grocery tax are working to extend, end or change the charges as a form of inflation relief. Mississippi, home to the highest...
Mexico eases limits on US corn imports
On Monday Mexico announced via decree that it has done away with a deadline to ban GMO corn for animal feed and manufactured products.The Mexican government has softened its stance on genetically modified US corn after pressure from the Biden administration and push...
US tractor sales start 2023 lower
U.S. ag tractor sales finished January 2023 in the negative, while all segments of ag equipment grew in Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total U.S. ag tractor unit sales fell for January in all segments except one,...
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All of your farming tools in one place
When purchasing a house, the potential buyer usually attempts to gather as much information about the property and house as possible. Charles Baron, co-founder of Farmers Business Network, says that AcreVision from FBN Finance offers a similar service to a potential...
Drought monitor shows improvements after rainfall
Western parts of the Midwest were inundated with heavy rains while the eastern part received little to no moisture. Large areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin and parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri all received two inches or more. Abnormal dryness and moderate to...
Celebrating Iowa pork around the world
Kicking off Porktober in the largest pork producing state, learn how Iowa pork is feeding families halfway around the globe from an Iowa producer who traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation on a recent trip. National Pork Board Past President and Iowa Pork...
National 4-H Week is going on this week
As we head into fall, we reminisce about the summer and the fairs and festivals that were are a part of our summer plans. We especially remember the barns full of animals and the buildings bursting with projects from our young, local 4-H members. They are part of the...
Bearish Quarterly Grain Stocks, especially for soybeans
Despite expectations of a fairly quiet Quarterly Grain Stocks Report, the USDA found ways to surprise the markets once again. Allendale commodity broker Nathan David said high bean ending stocks were the biggest shocker from today. These prices are still decently off...
