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Iowa farmers face tough old crop decisions
As summer winds down, many farmers are working to finish moving the last of their 2024 old crop grain out of storage. But with market pressure mounting and prices slipping, it’s becoming more difficult to find strong opportunities. The clock is ticking, and making the most of what’s left in the bin could make a big difference on the year’s bottom line. Today, we’re taking a look at key strategies and signals to help farmers make informed decisions as they market the tail end of their old crop....
Pork producers have risk management tools available online
Managing risk, both on the cost of production and to maximize revenue opportunities, are crucial for business. Kevin Sheehan, National Pork Board Director of Processor Engagement, says the CME Cutout Contract is an additional price discovery and contract option for...
USMEF partners with butcher shops in Colombia to promote red meat
Colombia is a robust market for U.S. pork and beef, much of which is sold through butcher shops owned by or affiliated with meat importers. With support from the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S....
USDA launches new partnership program with rural communities
Today it was announced by U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice that the USDA will lead a new program from the Biden Administration aimed at helping rural communities access resources and funding, create employment...
Making the most of your input dollars this spring
In this year of extremes, efficiency will be king, predicts Greg Peters, an LG Seeds agronomist in western Iowa. He shares tips for making the most of every input dollar spent this season.?This year with the high crop prices and more importantly, the high input...
NCBA says NEPA compromises environmental and economic goals
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council expressed concern over the Biden administration?s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule on Tuesday. The NCBA and PLC said the rule undermines progress made over the last several years when...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-19-22)
The current forecast has South America looking dry for a little while.Dry conditions aren?t a huge concern yet, but that can always change. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that prolonged dry conditions could cause some crop stress in Brazil?s safrinha...
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Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 12-21-22
Weather in the western hemisphere is driving the markets. Rain and warmth in South America. Snow and freezing temps in North America. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net joins Dustin Hoffmann for this morning's markets.
Iowa Pork Congress will celebrate 50 Years at 2023 event
Iowa Pork Congress will Celebrate 50 Years at 2023 Event(Clive, Iowa) December 20, 2022 ? The 2023 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. It will be the 50th pork congress that involves a trade show, educational...
Dyna-Gro offers more than just seed
This is the time of year when we shift our plans for the next growing season into overdrive. Many farmers are still weighing the performance of their crops in 2022 to help them make seed selections in 2023. Maybe you are actively looking for a new brand to plant in...
NMPF Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program opening soon
Students researching dairy topics can soon apply for the National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. Nicole Ayache, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Vice President, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, said the program supports graduate students...
