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25th annual All-State Barn Tour set for this fall
This September, Iowans will have the unique opportunity to step back in time as the 25th Annual All-State Barn Tour takes place across the state. Hosted by the Iowa Barn Foundation, the self-guided tour will run September 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature more than 100 historic barns, making it the largest tour of its kind. Wayne Frost, a board member for the Iowa Barn Foundation, says the tour is a celebration of Iowa’s rich agricultural history. These barns are more than...
USDA withdraws proposed horse protection rule
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the withdrawal of a 2016 proposed rule that would have amended the Horse Protection Act regulations on Friday. APHIS is making the development of a new and improved proposal a top regulatory priority....
Argentina corn planting 62% complete, soybeans 59%
Argentina?s corn planting progress is in line with expectations, but slightly behind the average pace for soybeans.In this week?s South American weather and crop update on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride discusses current...
U.S. registered Holsteins have high value
U.S. Registered Holsteins add more than pounds in the tank for the nation?s dairy farmers.David Reynolds, an area sales representative for Holstein Association USA, says every story is different, but for Registered Holstein breeders, they are joined together through...
NPB using export information to increase global demand
An international development strategy from the National Pork Board is being used to build confidence in U.S. pork in a diverse global protein market.NPB looks for areas to differentiate U.S. pork from competitors and add value into other markets. Iowa State University...
IRFA highlights benefits of using E15 in your vehicles
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is touting the benefits of E15 as farm and biofuel groups fight for the blend to be offered year-round.IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw recently told the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that they are often asked the question,...
USMEF praises shipping reform act
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 is a key step for U.S. ag exports.Last week, the U.S. House approved the resolution with strong bipartisan support. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains that while global demand for...
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Opening Market Podcast – Greg McBride Allendale 10-3-22
OPENING MARKET PODCAST: Dustin Hoffmann talks with Greg McBride of Allendale about what we might be looking at in today's trade.
Fall quarterly grain stocks report holds plenty of surprises
The USDA released its Quarterly Grain Stocks Report this morning. The markets were anticipating a pretty mild report, but there were both positive and negative factors that provided a lot of contrast across the market board. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride...
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Recent farm income forecast reason for concern
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2022 Farm Sector Income Forecast, which showed a mixed bag for the farm economy. USDA?s Economic Research Service predicts that producer cash receipts will increase 21 percent to more than $525...
The importance of even emergence with Precision Planting (Part 1)
Carl Dodge is an eastern Iowa farmer who has been using Precision Planting products for many years and has recently become a brand ambassador for the company who gets to try their new products.Carl has a YouTube channel, and he enjoys using that outlet to show his...
