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South American Weather and Crop Update (8-5-25)
The weather is still mostly dry down in South America, so not much has changed. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions in Brazil and Argentina. The dry weather has allowed Brazil to catch up with the 5-year average on harvest, but they are still way below last year. Harvest continues to get closer to completion in Argentina as well. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-7-22)
The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week?s report was neutral overall. While mostly unremarkable, it?s nice to have a mild report every so often, especially with the current state of the world. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride...
USDA Secretary Vilsack makes trip to Mexico. Also talks CRP
United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was recently in Mexico to talk with his counterpart, Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos. The discussions were wide-ranging with our neighbor and partner in the USMCA pact, but...
U.S. and Mexico Ag Secretaries meet to address shared priorities
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos met this week to continue cooperation on shared priorities including open trade, science-based policy making, and sustainable and...
Ernst discusses Ukraine?s impact on global food security
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Roger Marshall (Kan.) held an on-the-record briefing Wednesday about the war in Ukraine and what it means for global food security.Ernst and Marshall ? who are both a part of the Senate Agriculture Committee ? were joined by members of the...
Grassley pleased Biden is considering E15 summertime sales
The Biden administration is reportedly considering summertime sales of E15.Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley on Tuesday said he?s pleased the administration is taking a look at E15 as an option to help lower high fuel prices across the country.?The president has said he...
NCGA & EDF bestow award on Iowa Seed Corn Cover Crop Initiative
Farmers are making strides in reducing nutrient runoff and looking at ways of regenerating the soil. The practices take on many forms, but all are essential to the future of agriculture. We need to be able to manage the resources that allow us to keep the soil healthy...
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South American Weather and Crop Update (12-13-22)
The weather conditions in South America are still a tale of two countries. Brazil is still getting good rains, and Argentina is still pushing through drier conditions. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions for the...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg TFM- 12-13-22
A good day so far with beans leading the way. Also, are interest rate hikes going to slow down? Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in today's podcast.
Ranchers across country call out for Workforce Modernization Act
The Lame Duck Congress is usually a time when many bills get passed. Bills that would normally bring up controversy for politicians, don?t seem as risky when you go home in a couple of days. One of the bills that are waiting for approval in the Senate is the Workforce...
Confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in turkey flock in Ida county
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Ida CountyDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 12, 2022) ? The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United...
Greeneye technology delivers cost effective smart sprayer system to marketplace
When it comes to smart sprayer technology there are fully equipped, stand alone smart sprayers currently on the market. However, a new smart sprayer technology has debuted during the 2022 growing season that provides a more cost-effective option for farmers.Greeneye...
