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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.
Strong global demand for beef facing inflation pressures
The U.S. Meat Export Federation began its spring conference this week in San Antonio, Texas. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave attendees a report on first-quarter red meat exports, which were impressive despite mounting economic and logistical challenges. He?s...
Mental health isn?t just a concern in May
We are getting ready to bring May to an end. We talked a lot about mental health as May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We talked about how it isn?t a battle that you have to face alone, and that it is okay to ask for help.Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig reminds Iowa...
Butterfield?s lullaby: 24 simple notes that carry a lot of weight
If you slept through history class, you did not miss anything about General Daniel Butterfield. Nobody really talks about him. However, there is not an American that does not know at least something about him, even if they do not realize it.Audio: Profit Matters...
Administration steps to strengthen food supply chains
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more support, resources, and new rules designed to strengthen the American food supply chains. The new actions will promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors, and make prices...
New Holland brings new methane tractor
Agriculture has played a big role in the environmental sustainability and carbon emissions conversation for years. Director of Commercial Marketing for New Holland Mark Lowery says they have a new look on environmentally sustainable and carbon negative producing...
IBIC brings beef education to the classroom
While we may be getting to the end of May Beef Month, that doesn?t mean we can stop advocating for the beef industry. At the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC), that advocacy comes in many different forms. Arguably the most important among these is beef education,...
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Secretary Naig encourages Iowans to apply for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 10. The program, which is designed to support projects that enhance...
Next year’s cash rents depend on this year’s production
Production costs have risen across the board in the agriculture sector in recent years. Cash rents have also climbed in the last several years. Randy Dickhut is a farmland expert with Agricultural Economic Insights and he says that cash rents usually lag behind other...
Groups file legal challenges to new WOTUS rule
Groups representing agriculture, infrastructure, housing, and petroleum filed a legal challenge to the new Waters of the U.S. Rule. ?The Biden Administration?s WOTUS definition is an attack on farmers and ranchers, and we?ll be fighting back in court,? says...
U.S. Export Sales Report (1-20-23)
This week?s export sales were surprisingly bullish, especially when compared to other recent reports. Corn, wheat, and soybean meal numbers all came in above expectations. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of this week?s U.S. Export Sales...
Providing farmers options for their specific operation
The Brevant seeds name is still very new. The seed wing of Corteva Agriscience, Brevant seeds, was developed to deliver Corteva?s high performing germplasm to the marketplace. Tony Moellers, a retail product agronomist with Brevant, says that the new name has...
