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South American Weather and Crop Update (11-18-25)
As global trade issues continue to develop, planting progress in South America is quietly rolling along. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather forecasts for Brazil and Argentina. McBride said farmers have continued to make good progress on planting for both corn and soybeans in Brazil. On the other hand, planting progress is still lagging behind in Argentina. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...
Taking care of your combine after harvest
After harvest season wraps up, it?s time for farmers to put their combines to bed for the winter months. Jim Franceschetti, product marketing manager for harvest and hay and forage at Case IH Parts and Service, talked about what combine owners need to remember as they...
Philippine president extends reduced pork tariffs
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced this week his plans to extend the country?s reduced most favored nation (MFN) tariff rates on imported pork through the end of 2023. The reduced rates, implemented in mid-2021, cut the tariff on in-quota pork cuts...
Groups respond positively to Alexis Taylor confirmation
The Senate confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and U.S. ag groups reacted positively. ?Alexis has a strong background in agriculture from growing up on a farm in Iowa and has a deep knowledge of trade issues,?...
U.S. Grains Council feeling positive about 2023 for keeping up demand
In tough economic times, we need to be making sure that we are keeping up demand for our grains and their products. It can be a challenge when the global economy is hurting, and you want to make sure that the values of global currencies aren't cheating one side or the...
Soy checkoff elects Meagan Kaiser as new chair, sets priorities for 2023
The United Soybean Board recently elected Meagan Kaiser of Missouri as the organization?s new Chair. Kaiser is ready to hit the ground running with her priorities for the soy checkoff in 2023.Kaiser says that recent soy checkoff investments have paid very visible...
Senate confirms Alexis Taylor to USDA post
The Senate voted to confirm Alexis Taylor as the new USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs. Taylor, the former director of Oregon?s Department of Agriculture, is the new top agricultural trade official with the agency. Food Business News says she?ll be...
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