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Diversified markets supporting U.S. soybean demand
U.S. soybean exports wrapped up 2025 stronger than many expected, even as trade tensions created challenges in some key markets. According to Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, the year finished with the third-highest total soy complex exports ever recorded. That included record soybean meal exports along with solid shipments of whole soybeans and soybean oil. Sutter says retaliatory tariffs connected to trade disputes slowed purchases from China, particularly during the...
Farmers need to be proactive when fighting tar spot
Tar spot has continued its invasion of Iowa in 2022. The invasive disease that was first found in the eastern corn belt several years ago has continued its westward trek into the state of Iowa and was found throughout the state this year.Rod Jurgens, a farmer from...
South American Weather and Crop Update (11-29-22)
Once again, the weather in South America is favorable for Brazil, but it is still very dry in Argentina. This means that Brazil is anticipating a great crop, while Argentinian farmers are hoping they can get a crop in the ground at all. Allendale commodity broker Greg...
Premium diesel helps farm machinery last longer
One of the secrets for a healthy life is to provide good fuel for your body. The same is true for machinery as well. Farmers depend on a lot of high-end machinery to get their jobs done every day, so they know the importance of having clean, efficient fuel that will...
President Biden asks Congress to ?step in? over looming rail strike
Monday was a busy day in the saga of the impending strike of railroad workers. December 9th is the final day for the unions and the railroad companies to reach an agreement over new contracts for workers. In September, it looked as though President Biden had helped...
New board members announced for FFA foundation sponsors? board
The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors? Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. David Hollinrake, global head of strategy and portfolio management for Syngenta, was named chair for the upcoming...
Raising livestock and poultry sustainably with probiotics
Sustainability in farming is a major focus of nearly every branch of the agriculture industry. From growing row crops, to raising herds of livestock, to individual animal health.Chr. Hansen is a company that uses good bacteria in probiotics to promote more sustainable...
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Senator Ernst talks Farm Bill progress & foreign ownership of U.S. land
Earlier this week we heard from House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania about his estimate for the progress of the Farm Bill. As the Congress recesses for its annual August break, the future of the Farm Bill is in limbo as far as Congressman Thompson...
U.S. Export Sales Report (7-27-23)
This week’s export sales were, once again, not remarkable enough to make a noticeable impact on the markets today. Allendale commodity broker Mike Lung provided an update on the numbers.Lung said there were also some flash sales this morning.While the price disparity...
NPPC releases third quarter economic update
The National Pork Producers Council released its Q3 Economic Update. NPPC Economist Holly Cook said this report dives into the consequences of Prop 12 and other factors affecting pork prices.“NPPC’s Quarterly Economic Update provides a snapshot of current market...
Grassley says US Navy should help ensure black sea grain traffic
A senior U.S. Senator says the U.S. should send part of its Navy to the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for Ukraine grain shipments, now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the U.S. should...
USDA: food inflation mostly lower in 2023 compared to 2022
Retail food prices increased 4.8 percent in the first six months of 2023, lower than the rate of midyear inflation in 2022, of 8.2 percent. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the 20-year average for midyear inflation from 2002 to 2021 was 1.6 percent. All food...
