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Concerns over Mississippi River levels as harvest approaches
There's continued evidence that we may once again experience some low water conditions on the lower Mississippi River this fall. The prospects for restricted barge transportation this fall may come as a surprise for many given the healthy amounts of rainfall throughout much of the Midwest this spring and summer. However, the spigot has mostly been turned off throughout August – particularly in states that feed into the Ohio River, which feeds the Mississippi. According to the U.S. Army Corps...
U.S. beef exports see another billion-dollar month
U.S. beef exports again topped $1 billion in July and posted the fifth-largest volume on record, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Exports totaled 126,567 metric tons (mt), up 3% year-over-year, and export...
September WASDE friendlier than expected
Soybeans rocketed higher and corn saw decent gains in the wake of the September WASDE report. Cuts to soybean yields and harvest acres were bigger than expected, which provided plenty of support. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this...
Gas prices causing drivers to opt for ethanol at the pump
2022 has been a year of high prices at the fuel pump. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says that has led to drivers taking note of what ethanol fuel blends have to offer in the way of savings.Cooper says high fuel prices have led to a large...
What is the state of the Ag economy? (Part 4: Finale)
We have discussed the challenges, the black swan events, and the geopolitical challenges facing today's markets. The Ag economy is under pressure like it hasn?t been since the 80s. However, we have one thing they didn?t have four decades ago. We have the lessons...
Domestic demand and partnerships create strong pork exports
Excitement for exports continue to grow as Mexico once again is the top market for U.S. pork. Courtney Knupp, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board, says numbers remain well above last year?s record pace.?They have just been a...
Iowa NRCS sets application date for conservation program applications
DES MOINES, IA, Sept. 7, 2022 ? Iowa farmers and private landowners interested in treating resource concerns on their lands have until Oct. 7 to be considered for priority funding for conservation programs administered through USDA?s Natural Resources Conservation...
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ISU hoping to help FFA students make meaningful connections
Today marked the first day of the 95th Iowa FFA Convention. Taking place on the campus of Iowa State University, over 6,000 ag students have gathered to network, learn more about agriculture, and decide the future of the organization. Of course, Iowa State University...
New benchmark study reveals farmers perceptions of biologicals
The agricultural sector is always innovating with new practices and technology. Biologicals have become a popular segment of the ag industry and most U.S. row-crop farmers say they are aware of agriculture ?biologicals.?Those farmers who use biologicals rate them...
NPPC releases second quarter economic update
The National Pork Producers Council recently released its second-quarter economic update. Holly Cook, staff economist with the NPPC, said these quarterly reports provide an up-to-the-minute picture of the industry?s health.?The quarterly update provides a snapshot of...
Farmers, conservationists ask court to strike down Dicamba
Public-interest groups representing farmers and conservationists filed arguments in court seeking to have the Environmental Protection Agency?s approval of dicamba struck down. The arguments are a continuation of an earlier lawsuit that resulted in a 2020 court ruling...
NK Soybeans are ready for different options in your growing season
The nature of growing our crops is always changing. While the fundamentals are the same, the techniques and the hybrids are always changing to maximize the production value of each acre. Because of this, you need to be ready for anything that you are facing in the...
