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July 2025 brought historic rainfall to Iowa
After experiencing an already wet month in June, history would suggest that July would back off on the faucets a little bit. That was not the case this year, though, as Iowa experienced the second wettest July on record. Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said this year’s totals were twice as high as what we would expect from July. The storms we saw throughout July caused varying rainfall totals across the state, so some areas have had record-high amounts of rain. Glisan noted...
Rehagen proud of NBB?s rebrand to Clean Fuels Alliance America
Since January, the National Biodiesel Board has been operating under a new name and brand. The organization is now known as Clean Fuels Alliance America, and its CEO Donnell Rehagen is proud of their position as a proven part of the country?s clean energy mix.Rehagen...
Kubota turns heads at Commodity Classic with M Series tractor lineup
Kubota?s M Series tractors were turning heads on the Commodity Classic trade show floor.Archie Oestreich, M Series Product Manager, says Kubota?s M7 Series Gen 2 tractors contain the same high productivity, reliability and operator experience found in all Kubota...
ISA member returns from Mexico and talks GMO ban
Whether you call it ?service after the sale? or ?customer service?, agriculture is not immune to having to engage with their customers over what they want and what can be provided to them. When we make trade trips, you look at the good and you look at the bad....
U.S. Export Sales Report (3-24-22)
The USDA released its weekly U.S. Export Sales Report on Thursday.This week was fairly quiet as far as exports are concerned. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they were expecting some lower numbers.?Corn was at the lower end of estimates at 985,600 tons,?...
IDALS orders the cancellation of all live bird exhibitions
Yesterday, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or...
John Deere launches See & Spray Ultimate
Almost a year ago, we highlighted the See & Spray technology from John Deere. At the time, it was mostly being used on the fallow ground of the Northern Plains. It allowed the sprayer to use a camera that was able to identify a weed amongst the vegetation and spot...
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Key opportunities for U.S. red meat in Africa
The African continent presents a tremendous opportunity for protein demand- particularly for variety meats- while post-COVID expansion of e-commerce, particularly in Kenya, opens up food retail to nearly every corner of the country. U.S. Meat Export Federation Africa...
Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 12-5-22
Corn & Soybeans are starting positively. Wheat is a few cents lower. Someone must have left a gate open because cattle and hogs are mixed. Greg McBride of Allendale joins Dustin for the Opening Markets.
Senate passes bill to avert catastrophic rail strike
The Senate passed a bill to avoid a potentially catastrophic U.S. railroad strike and sent the bill to President Biden?s desk for his signature. Crossroads Today says the vote came after mounting pressure on lawmakers to move swiftly. Without action, a strike could...
USDA makes trade trip to Spain
The mantra for the last few years in Ag trade has been, ?don?t put all your eggs in one basket.? While we have had a diversified group of trading partners, the recent trade war with China showed us the importance of this diversification. China may be our largest...
Enlist E3 sees increased usage among Iowa farmers
As we get to the end of the year, it?s time to reflect on the successes and struggles we dealt with in 2022. While we did face plenty of issues, we also saw plenty of advancements as well. Every year, we see new seed genetics coming out, and Pioneer especially has...
