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U.S. Export Sales Report (8-28-25)
The weekly export sales continue to show two different stories, with corn having another record week while soybeans struggle. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said old crop corn sales will definitely hit the USDA’s goals. Soybeans rebounded slightly, but they are still behind the 5-year average. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
U.S. agriculture is looking for certainty
Uncertainty in the ag sector is nothing new. However, the level of uncertainty for all areas of agriculture has ramped up in 2025. Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says that U.S. agriculture needs more stable ground to stand on to be as efficient...
Secretary Naig encourages farmers to sign-up for cover crop cost-share program
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering state cost-share incentives for using cover crops. The annual program, which is available to eligible first-time users as well as...
Farming smarter with microbial nitrogen tools
Nitrogen is essential to growing a healthy crop, but it can come with environmental and regulatory challenges. As sustainability becomes a bigger priority for consumers and policymakers, farmers seek solutions that maintain productivity while reducing runoff and...
U.S. red meat export trend was higher in March
Exports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said beef export value was led by strong performances in...
May WASDE report brings strength to soybean prices
The first WASDE report after the official start of planting season had some decently positive aspects, especially in the soybean markets. As for the corn markets, AgMarket.Net Hedging Strategist Robin Schmahl said the corn production estimates were in line with the...
Fiscal year ag trade at the midway point
We have reached the halfway point of the ag trade year, and it is a good time to analyze the numbers for imports and exports thus far. USDA economist James Kaufman says exports are down from last year while imports continue to increase. Kaufman expands on the ag trade...
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National Corn Growers urge permanent E15 access
Year-round availability of E15 fuel remains a top priority for both the ethanol industry and corn farmers. While we've spoken with ethanol groups in the past about how vital it is for domestic biofuel production, it's just as important to the grain markets that supply...
Trump’s tariffs are hitting small farms hard
It’s been a volatile first six months for President Trump’s second term in office, and few of his policies have been more unpredictable than his tariffs on other countries. On top of that, few industries see more of a direct impact from these tariffs than agriculture....
South American Weather and Crop Update (6-3-25)
While there is some rain happening in South America, much of it is still pretty dry. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said harvest on the safrinha crop is in the very early stages in...
How does reconciliation bill affect the farm bill process?
On Tuesday during his weekly ag conference call with farm broadcasters and reporters United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) discussed the future of the farm bill process. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and other Democrats have warned that...
Strengthening Ag infrastructure, one link at time
Commodity organizations do far more than promote crops and expand global markets—they’re deeply involved in helping farmers succeed on multiple fronts. From building trade partnerships to developing new uses for what we grow, they help create opportunity and...
