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South American Weather and Crop Update (5-13-26)
Despite weather concerns for the crops in Brazil, the USDA increased the crop projections for both Brazil and Argentina in the latest WASDE report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said he was expecting to see a cut to the Brazil crop, which is still possible for the next WASDE report. McBride said the Brazilian forecast still contains plenty of dry weather. At the very least, the dry weather in South America is allowing for harvest progress to continue. The team at Allendale can be...
Celebrating Agriculture in Eastern Iowa
The vital role all involved in eastern Iowa agriculture play in regard to creating an affordable, safe and reliable food supply and driving local economies on display recently at the Jones County Beef Banquet. Each year for the past 85 years, the Eastern Iowa...
NPPC applauds USDA purchase of more pork for nutrition programs
Using funds from its Commodity Credit Corporation, the Department of Agriculture is purchasing an additional 33.5 million pounds of pork — worth more than $78.6 million — for distribution to various food nutrition and assistance programs. Earlier this year, USDA...
FMC Adastrio™ Fungicide offers three modes of action
Crop protection is a bigger business than the crops themselves. We are dependent on nothing more throughout the growing season. We worry about yield robbers like pests and weeds. Those other life forms survive by targeting our crops, and therefore our profits. And...
Iowa Pork makes donation for “Sack Hunger” campaign
On Tuesday, March 19th, the first day of spring and National Ag Day, the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) donated 4,200 pounds of ground pork to the Food Bank of Iowa in Des Moines. This donation was made in conjunction with the “Sack Hunger” partnership with...
Senators demand increase in ag exports
A group of Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to take action to increase agricultural exports. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Finance Committee member John Thune (R-South Dakota), and U.S. Senate Agriculture,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-19-24)
Not much different in South America this week, as harvest continues to steadily progress in Brazil with the planters for safrinha corn following close behind. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. Harvest progress has...
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour wraps up with record crop projections
The final estimate from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour shows record yields for both corn and soybeans. Corn yield is set at 181.1 bushels per acre, while soybeans are at 54.9 bpa. Eastern Leg Tour Leader Brian Grete said that, while these estimates are just a snapshot in...
Strong notes for both pork and beef exports in June
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While June pork exports were lower year-over-year, shipments through the first half of the year...
Crop management strategies for the stretch run of the season
As we approach the final stretch of the growing season, farmers are making critical management strategies to help their crops cross the finish line with the best yields possible. In instances where it is no longer helpful to apply crop protection products, farmers can...
Secretary Naig announces 11 grants to support Iowa specialty crop production
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded more than $368,000 in grants to help grow demand for Iowa’s specialty crops. The funding will be distributed to support 11 projects that...
Iowa producer tells her farm’s story to buyers in San Francisco
Consumers are asking more and more questions about where their food and products are coming from. They want more accountability for the environment and sustainability. Farmers around the United States are working to share that story and assure their customers about...
