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September WASDE leaves analysts scratching their heads
This month’s WASDE report was not as friendly as projected, but the markets still moved higher to end the week. A few factors, including the recent end of the old crop marketing year, may be influencing the markets in confusing directions. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said a deep dive into the report shows why the markets may have moved the way they did. McBride said the USDA is likely factoring in the China trade situation for the soybean adjustments. McBride also noted that the...
Floriculture at Iowa State Fair continues strong showing
Livestock is the first thing most people think of when they think of the Iowa State Fair, but it?s more than just cows and pigs. The are plenty of opportunities to show other agricultural products, and there?s no better place to see that than the floriculture show....
Midwest Dairy introduces new fair food at ISF
As we kick off the first day at the Iowa State Fair, it is definitely a hot one. But what better way to cool down than with a delicious cup of ice cream at the Dairy Barn.Marketing Communication Manager for the Midwest Dairy Association, Alyson Fendrick talks about...
Dekalb? is official corn of Field of Dreams Game
Tonight, the eyes of the baseball world will once again be on Dyersville, Iowa, and the second annual Field of Dreams game. The filming site of the 1989 classic is Rahe Farms, and the original field is still inspiring people to come from all over the world to see the...
Pro Farmer Crop Tour upcoming
Pro Farmer scouts will fan out across the Corn Belt to measure this year's corn and soybean yield potential during the 30th annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour, set for August 22-25. The tour is an August ritual covering seven Midwestern states and capturing the attention of...
South Korea opens duty-free quota for imported beef
South Korea is currently the largest value market for U.S. beef exports as shipments are on pace to possibly reach $3 billion in 2022. However, rising food prices are a growing concern in Korea, which is causing the government to take steps to try to ease the burden...
Smart sprayer technology on display at BASF field day
Smart sprayers have merged new technology with traditional spraying methods in an attempt to deal with weeds in a more precise manner.Managing Director North America for Bosch-BASF Smart Farming, Matt Leininger, says that smart spraying technology can improve spraying...
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Corn fighting against E15 struggles and Mexico ban
Recently, we?ve talked a lot about corn?s success with export sales, especially when we discuss market prices. But there are two other things that the corn industry is battling right now that are really impeding it from reaching its full potential: the Biden...
Added facilities in Iowa improve production capability for Benson Hill
Benson Hill has been expanding its infrastructure in the state of Iowa in recent years. Jeff Johnson, the vice president of grower supply chain with Benson Hill says that the company?s recent facilities expansion in the state has been a big benefit for Iowa...
USDA trade mission to Panama brings good news for ethanol
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, took her first trade mission trip to Panama. She led a group of almost 30 U.S. agribusinesses, farm groups, state and regional groups, and state departments of agriculture. Taylor says this...
Finding ourselves in a new trade dynamic
As we navigate this current economical climate, there are things we need to consider. The global marketplace is not the same as it has been in years prior. Countries and populations are changing. We are seeing negative population growth in countries like China and...
Midwest farmers planting more corn and wheat
Midwestern farmers are planning to plant more corn and wheat this spring. An Ag Access survey says farmers will add 27 percent more acres to corn and 32 percent more to wheat. A smaller percentage, at 17 percent, says they?ll increase their soybean acres. The survey...
