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What to expect in the January WASDE report
The January USDA WASDE report will be released on Monday January 12th and while we don’t know what changes will be made, if there are changes, they could move the ag marketplace. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net says that if we get a January WASDE report similar to 2025 it could provide a bullish boost to the grains and oilseeds markets. Bennett says that while we can’t count on similar changes to the January WASDE report of 2025, a similar outcome would be welcomed by growers. He also says to...
Farming efficiently and improving yields with PTx
In the spring of 2024 AGCO announced the launch of PTx bringing two of its precision ag entities, Precision Planting and PTx Trimble, together under one umbrella. Seth Crawford is the general manager of PTx and he says that with AGCO’s precision ag offerings from...
SAF coalition submits comments on energy credits and incentives
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition submitted comments responding to request for stakeholder comments on energy credits and incentives from the House Ways and Means Committee. In its comments, the Coalition underscored the economic benefits associated with SAF...
Hoegemeyer pleased with 24 performance and looks forward to 25
Record yields are being predicted once again in 2024. Now, we may wonder where those yields are coming from. However, what we have heard mostly around the state is that crops look good. People are saying that except for some drowned-out spots, the plants look strong...
Case IH announces new AF9 and AF10 series combines
One of the most visually impressive sights at the Farm Progress Show every year is the cutting-edge machinery on display. This year was definitely the year of the combine for Case IH, with new models being announced approximately every 100 days. Kurt Coffey, vice...
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-6-24)
As the U.S. continues to have discounted grain in the global market, the export sales need to be following along as countries take advantage of the opportunity for cheaper corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest report...
USDA lowers forecast for farm production expenses
In most years a farmer can expect to pay more than they did the year before for production expenses. However, in USDA’s new farm income forecast for this year, the report calls for lower production expenses. That is Spiro Stafanou, administrator of USDA's Economic...
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Soybean oil exports remain strong
The USDA published the December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates this week and made just one change to the domestic soybean balance sheet. A 60-cent month over month decrease in the season ending average price with the price now at $10.20 per bushel....
Judge blocks rule strengthening protections for temporary farmworkers nationwide
The regulation, which grants organizing and safety protections to H-2A visa holders, had already been overturned in a number of states. A federal court blocked a rule strengthening legal protections for temporary farmworkers from going into effect nationwide. The U.S....
Hemmes reflects on time on United Soybean Board (Part 1)
The best promotion we can ask for is the word of those in the fields and feedlots across our country, advocating for the producers. Telling the first-hand story of the American farmer resonates with our customers domestically and internationally. As the second largest...
ICA CEO had an exciting first year in new position
Just as the cattle industry as a whole is always changing, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has also seen plenty of change this year. This includes the CEO position, where Bryan Whaley has stepped in and led the organization over the past year. Speaking at the annual...
Using data to provide more accurate crop insurance coverage
Crop insurance is a valuable tool for farms across the country, but imprecise data collection and record keeping can limit what a producer gets from their coverage. Nick Lewitt is a precision ag specialist with RCIS and he says that accurate data can allow a farmer to...
