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South American Weather and Crop Update (6-23-26)

South American Weather and Crop Update (6-23-26)

It’s the dry season in South America, and the forecasts definitely reflect that. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this isn’t a huge problem yet, but they are monitoring the weather. McBride said harvest progress is behind in Brazil, but it is approaching the final stages. While it is lagging behind as well, harvest is also very close to completion in Argentina. Looking ahead, McBride said there are a few major factors that can impact the upcoming planting season for soybeans in...

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Methods to combat heat stress in cattle

Methods to combat heat stress in cattle

With most of the country experiencing on and off instances of extreme heat in recent weeks, producers are working hard to prepare for a potentially long and hot summer for their cattle. Producers need to be preparing for ways to mitigate heat stress in their animals...

Ethanol production reaches highest level in two months

Ethanol production reaches highest level in two months

U.S. ethanol production climbed to its highest level in more than two months last week, according to the latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Ethanol output averaged 1.117 million barrels per day during the week ending June 26, up from 1.09...

Farmers feeling pressure from all sides

Farmers feeling pressure from all sides

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig says farmers across the country continue to face significant financial pressure, despite their resilience and optimism. During a press call with agricultural reporters, the Minnesota Democrat said producers...

Practice food safety during Independence Day celebrations

Practice food safety during Independence Day celebrations

The Fourth of July weekend means a lot of grills firing up for holiday meals. Don’t forget the importance of food safety when cooking on a grill. Meredith Carrothers, technical information specialist with the Food Safety and Inspection Service, talked about the...

When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus

When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus

For the Angus cattle industry, business has been very good recently. Casey Jentz, Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association, says that Angus currently have 80 percent of the market share in the commercial space. He adds that if Angus ranchers could...

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He mentioned the importance of the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” campaign in promoting pork consumption and acknowledged the industry’s commitment to...

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Cattle marketplace continues to grind lower

Cattle marketplace continues to grind lower

While the grain side of the ag marketplace has seen some price relief in recent days following the most recent USDA reports, soybean purchases by China, and weather premium being priced into the market due to heat concerns, the cattle side of the ag marketplace is a...

Corn growers press Congress for solutions

Corn growers press Congress for solutions

Corn growers from across the country are in Washington, D.C., this week for the National Corn Growers Association's Corn Congress and fly in, where they're meeting with members of Congress and administration officials to discuss the challenges facing agriculture and...