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U.S. Export Sales Report (4-2-26)
The Quarterly Grain Stocks report showed that demand for soybeans is not where it should be. The weekly export sales stayed in line with that data. Jason Meyer of AgMarket.Net gave a breakdown of the report and said that U.S. bean prices aren’t able to compete with Argentina. However, Meyer said there is a bright spot for soybeans. Meyer said there are some other factors outside of the market prices that are weighing in on the markets. For more information, visit...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-11-23)
Ahead of tomorrow?s WASDE report, weekly exports once again saw low numbers. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an analysis of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride also said that there were both flash cancellations and flash sales this week.With...
Farm safety net tops farm bill concerns
The farm safety net appears to be the top priority for the upcoming farm bill, according to lawmakers. During a Farm Bill listening session in Smithfield, North Carolina, Senator John Boozman, the ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee, details the...
Booker-Grassley bill offers CRP reforms
Bipartisan legislation introduced by New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker and Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley in the Senate would change the Conservation Reserve Program. The Conservation Reserve Program Reform Act would prioritize enrolling marginal farmland in the CRP,...
Reducing the stigma of asking for help
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we have taken the time to make sure that farmers are aware of the importance of not letting the stigma of asking for help be a sign of weakness. Not only is it important for farmers to break through that stigma, but it is...
NW Iowa planting season update
As we saw in this week?s crop progress report, Iowa farmers have had a great time with planting season this year, with progress in most areas being way ahead of the average. Even though northwest Iowa is still seeing more than its fair share of challenges from drought...
Senator Grassley gives update on debt limit negotiations
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. have been actively engaged in debt limit negotiations with some politicians warning that the United States could go into debt default and be unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1st if the debt ceiling isn?t raised.United States Senator...
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Record pork exports to Mexico among latest export highlights
U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that, on top of Mexico’s performance, October pork exports...
Economic hurdles no match for U.S. Pork promotion efforts
Promoting U.S. pork is an ongoing process but Dr. David Newman, senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board says that everyone in the pork industry is working towards increasing demand after a rough year for producers. Newman says that the Covid...
Feed industry applauds FEED Act
The American Feed Industry Association appreciates the introduction of the innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act. Supporters say it will improve the regulatory environment for new animal feed ingredients. The FEED Act will amend the Federal Food,...
Watch your mental health during the holidays
WARNING! The following contains a lot of references to holiday songs, specials, and movies. This morning, as I was driving to the studios, Andy Williams tried reminding me that, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” However, as I watched “The Muppet Christmas...
A new era of Farmall tractors
In its 100th year, Farmall is giving a glimpse of what’s in store for the next century. Earlier this year, Case IH unveiled the Farmall 75C Electric, which is the smartest electric tractor from Case IH. They also launched numerous tractors like the Farmall 25SC...
