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South American Weather and Crop Update (2-24-26)
With all of the uncertainty in the U.S. ag marketplace, South America may be positioned to take some global market share back. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the latest weather forecasts look mostly good for their crops. McBride said harvest progress in Brazil is slightly behind, but it’s not enough to raise any concerns. Planting for the safrinha crop is looking great as well. With all of the moving pieces surrounding the U.S. tariff situation, McBride said it’s difficult to...
Combine sales continue to move higher
Despite the economic situation we have found ourselves in, the need to replace equipment is still ongoing. Machinery knows no economic situation and with grain prices still in a good place, farmers are keeping the sales of some machinery pieces growing. The recent...
Online options for SNAP are growing through grant programs
As the online marketplace has grown and evolved, it is necessary for food assistance programs to grow as well. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has had online shopping options for beneficiaries since the COVID19 pandemic started. However, the...
U.S. pork exports continue to shine in Dominican Republic
U.S. pork exports reached their highest level of 2022 in May in both volume (224,677 mt) and value ($655.1 million). While Mexico continues to be the leading market for U.S. pork, the Dominican Republic is exhibiting dramatic growth, with May exports more than...
Tips for rural families to fight inflation
Americans are facing those higher prices across the board and rural families are taking some of the hardest hits. Rural America doesn?t have the same options or opportunities available as urban communities do. Rural America has fewer choices, fewer stores, and fewer...
CoBank report details current & future ag economic conditions
A number of factors are sending up red flags about slowing economic activity and a potential oncoming recession. A CoBank report says inflation is the largest red flag, and the Fed is ready to raise rates until it believes inflation has been controlled. ?Warehouse and...
AgView the best option for sharing data in case of FAD outbreak
We talk at length about animal diseases, both foreign and domestic. We know that diligence and preparation are the most effective tools we have in our toolbox. Having the right tools to help us be prepared is essential. That is why the National Pork Board is...
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America loses two million acres of farmland in 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its annual report on farmland in America, which showed a loss of nearly two million acres of farmland over the last year.Eric Sarff is the President of Murray Wise and Associates, a farmland broker and auction house...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-6-23)
Bean exports are continuing to raise some concerns, while corn exports saw another strong week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the latest numbers from this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.No flash sales today, but they?ve still been...
New Kinze planter technology lessens maintenance
Commodity Classic is one of the largest farm shows in the country and is a great time to see the latest and greatest in farming technology and equipment. At this year?s show many people were excited to stop by the Kinze exhibit to see the newest planting equipment in...
Nominations open for 2024 Farm Dog of the Year contest
The Farm Dog of the Year contest application period is open for nominations from farmers and ranchers. Terri Moore, American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Communications, said the contest helps bring awareness to agriculture.?The Farm Dog of the Year...
Golden Harvest?s GHX app offers new season-long support experience
Sometimes it feels like when it comes to seeds, we make our purchases, and get the seeds delivered to the farm, and then we don?t hear from our dealer or the company until the next time we have to buy seeds. It isn?t that it is a bad thing, it is just how business is...
