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U.S. Export Sales Report (3-5-26)
This week’s export sales were very different between corn and soybeans. Corn saw great sales, while soybeans had another disappointing report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there were record-setting corn sales this week. On the other hand, soybeans continued their trend of disappointing sales. However, McBride said we generally don’t see too many sales at this time of year anyways. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...
Maximizing cattle herd potential through genetic testing
Cattle producers are always looking for ways to improve their animals and get the most out of their herd. With input costs high across the board, maximizing your cattle?s potential is even more important.Genetic testing of cattle can give producers a playbook of how...
USDA trying to fix farm income balance
A recent CoBank report completed by the University of Missouri shows 82 percent of farm household income now comes from off-farm sources. Most farmers cited reliable income as the top reason for off-farm employment, as one-half of farm households have negative farm...
Taiwan delegation commits to make Ag purchases from Iowa
On Tuesday, a delegation from Taiwan known as the ?Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission?, was at the Iowa Capitol to sign an agreement to make purchases of $2.6B worth of Iowa corn and soybeans. Representatives at the table for Iowa included Governor Kim...
NCBA disappointed with White House executive order
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association expressed disappointment Tuesday over an Executive Order announced last week. The White House last week released the Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and...
South American Weather and Crop Update (9-20-22)
Brazil completed its safrinha corn harvest, so the markets are shifting a bit of focus back that way. As that corn enters the marketplace, we?ll see our prices change from the competition. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the weather...
Technology driving innovation in farming
The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network had a chance to visit with Jackie Applegate, president of Bayer crop science North America, at the Farm Progress show earlier this month to discuss innovations in the Bayer line-up.The Bayer product line is always attempting to...
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Exports providing optimism for red meat industry
While the U.S. red meat industry is facing challenges in 2023, exports provided some optimism at the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Minneapolis. Mexico tops the list of export markets where beef and pork purchases have continued to grow this year....
Bureau of Land Management?s proposal raises concerns
The Bureau of Land Management?s recent conservation proposal would be a major shift in public land management. Shelby Hagenauer, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, said the proposal could change the way farmers and ranchers operate in...
Debt deal could mean little new farm bill money
The United States has never defaulted on its debt but time appears to be running out for both sides of the aisle to come together on a debt limit deal. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that by June 5th the United States will reach its debt limit...
Former House Ag Chair Peterson says Farm Bill can be extended
As we get ready to move into the summer growing season, we know that there is a deadline looming large, and that is the Farm Bill. Every five years, congress sets the funding and policy for the agriculture and food sectors. It?s safety net guidelines, SNAP benefits,...
Corn and soybean planting nearing completion in Iowa
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition ReportMay 22 - 28, 2023DES MOINES, Iowa (May 30, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report...
