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U.S. Export Sales Estimates (11-13-25)
With the end of the government shutdown, this will be the last time for the foreseeable future that we will only have export estimates to look at. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales are still expected to be strong. Over in the soybeans, McBride said the markets are still expecting to see low numbers. McBride said it will take a while for the government to fully reopen and get back to its normal reporting schedule. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling...
Sinclair Tractor raises $600k to fight food insecurity
As a celebration of its 25th anniversary this year, Sinclair Tractor hosted a daylong appreciation event, where employees, customers, suppliers, and friends donated to raise $600,000 to support area food banks, including the Food Bank of Iowa. Sinclair Tractor CEO Bob...
USDA announces release details for 2022 Census of Ag
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. NASS concluded the data collection during the summer with a preliminary national return rate of 61 percent. “On behalf of everyone at USDA, I’d...
Congressman Nunn helps introduce new biofuels & energy legislation
The battle over access to funding for biofuel improvement is part of the Farm Bill, but with only a one-year patch job, updates to the programs aren’t going to be happening anytime soon. Modernization of the titles is more than just a little overdue. To that end, Iowa...
A new water quality product available for you in 2024
Another option when it comes to improving water quality on your farm and benefiting your crops will introduce you to a new product from Helena. There's a lot of information being disseminated during the 80th National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention...
South American weather driving the commodity markets
With harvest winding down in the United States, extremely hot and dry conditions in South America are continuing to drive the commodity markets. Jim McCormick co-founder of AgMarket.net says that the weather conditions continue to make life difficult for South...
Feenstra talks farm bill with new Speaker of the House
With a new Speaker of the House, there’s been yet another crinkle added to the potential passage of a new farm bill. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra said they’ve been working hard to get Speaker Mike Johnson up to date on what all needs to happen in the next farm...
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Farm groups urging Senate to pass tax relief legislation
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act passed in the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, so the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and a coalition of agricultural groups are asking the Senate to pass it as well. AFBF government...
Grassley airs concerns for final GREET model for SAF feedstocks
The Energy Department’s emissions model which will decide make-or-break tax credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel should be released soon. That’s according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan who said last Friday that the model will be...
Secretary Naig seeks proposals for water quality implementation projects
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for water quality implementation and demonstration projects. Selected projects will help deliver outreach and technical...
Bayer expands their carbon program for 2024
Earlier this year, Bayer announced it would be enhancing and expanding its Bayer Carbon Program to include more crops and states. It all starts with expanded enrollment eligibility to allow for more revenue streams on more farms. Tyler Wiliams is an agronomist in the...
ISU dedicates first phase of new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
With a $32.5 billion animal ag industry, livestock production is key to the beating heart of Iowa agriculture. The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has a long history of providing state-of-the-art diagnostic services in support of Iowa’s animal...
