Top Stories
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-31-25)
With the recent news of a trade deal framework being reached between the U.S. and China, there wasn’t much focus on export sales estimates this week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers are still projected to look good for the ag marketplace. McBride said the soybean estimates are still much more on the negative side. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit allendale-inc.com.
ISA building relationships during trade mission to Egypt and Morocco
The Iowa Soybean Association is currently leading a trade mission in north Africa with trips to Egypt and Morocco designed to promote U.S. soy and build relationships and customer preference.ISA President Randy Miller joined the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network from...
NK corn excited for big 2024 seed rollout
The 2023 planting season will be upon us very soon and farmers have their seed selections locked down. But any good farmer knows that they are always thinking to the future. We will face challenges this year, that may make us rethink the hybrids we are using, or maybe...
State AGs seek right to repair
A group of state attorneys generals recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics. In a letter to the House and Senate Commerce Committee, the group says, "The Right-to-Repair is a...
Grassley pushes for dispute resolution on Mexico’s GMO corn ban
During his weekly conference call with ag broadcasters and reporters on Tuesday United States Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa (R-IA) was asked for an update on talks between U.S. and Mexican officials regarding the Mexican GMO corn ban. Grassley says there has not been...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-28-23)
Drier conditions in Brazil should assist with harvest and planting progress, and Argentina finally got a little bit of rain- but it?s far too little, too late. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather conditions in South...
Weather and moisture outlooks continue to trend favorably
The most recent drought monitor was status quo. We?re still trending in the right direction, though, especially compared to where things were last year. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan provided a breakdown of the U.S. Drought Monitor Report.The weather has...
Video
More Ag News
Processing plays an important role in marketing U.S. meat
Connecting the dots between your favorite rack of ribs and the economics of your favorite Iowa pork producer during Porktober. Not necessarily explaining all the various techniques involved in processing and shipping, but cooking is very important as you want your...
Foundational benefits of beef important for dietary guidelines
The current U.S. dietary guidelines were created in 2020 and will expire in 2025. The new Dietary Guidelines are currently being developed by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and the committee hopes to issue the updated Guidelines for 2025-2030 by the end of...
Secretary Naig announces Jasper county water quality project
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has formed a partnership with Jasper County and the Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District to launch the first phase of the South Skunk...
The battle against next year’s SCN starts right now
It’s a well-known fact in Agriculture that while we harvest one year’s crops, we are already hard at work planning the next season. The next growing season starts already before the combine is even parked for the winter. We look at mainly inputs like whether we put on...
Ethanol industry will be on full display at Iowa Speedway
Yesterday’s announcement from NASCAR is obviously huge news for the state as far as entertainment and recreation is concerned. The race will be a huge boon for the local economies, as it could generate around $100 million in economic impact. But what will this race...
