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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.
Senator Ernst wants clarification on Biden?s 30×30 plan
If you are not familiar with the Biden Administration?s 30x30 plan, it calls for having 30% of American land in conservation by 2030. While it sounds noble, and protecting land is a good way to help our environment, there isn?t a whole lot of clarity of just where...
Record soybean crop & high exports predicted by USDA
In this month?s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), the USDA put out a big estimate for soybeans. They estimated that the United States will produce a record number of soybeans in 2022. While that is good news, it is still just an estimate....
Pre-plans help firefighters at your farm during emergencies
Nobody wants to think about what could happen if there was a fire on the farm. It isn?t a very pleasant situation to have to deal with. However, if you do talk about it now and put some plans in place, it can help firefighters mitigate the damage that comes from...
Rep. Feenstra talks Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
It?s tough to market any product, but, in recent years, it has become even more difficult for beef producers since they have to compete with the Big 4 meat packers. You just can?t expect the average producer to be able to keep up with huge, multi-million-dollar...
Agronomy Week celebrates connection between farming and baseball
Now in its sixth year, Agronomy Week recognizes the important role played by agronomists, seed dealers and other crop professionals in helping farmers maximize performance in the field. All farmers, regardless of the seed brand they plant, are invited to participate...
Tightening stock numbers have markets concerned
It feels like we have the words ?tight stocks? on a recorded loop every week when we talk to analysts. The truth of the matter is there are concerns about having enough supply to feed the world. These concerns are being fueled by weather and geopolitical factors.The...
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Farming more efficiently through the use of data collection
Efficiency of farm operations has come into focus for farmers. With input costs high, farmers and producers are eager to use those inputs as efficiently as possible.Stephen Leininger, an AGRIntelligence Information Specialist with Helena, says that farmers are always...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-17-23)
More rain in the forecast for Argentina means they?re finally getting close to the end of planting season. On the other hand, the fabulous weather in Brazil has produced an enormous crop, which is stirring excitement in South America as Brazilian harvest begins....
Social Security increase followed by increase in scams
The Social Security increase for 2023 is welcome news for seniors, but it?s already being followed by an increase in scam attempts. Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments are increasing 8.7 percent in 2023. This is the annual cost-of-living...
Optimizing plant health and improving crop performance with biologicals
Each farmer would like to maximize production efficiently and effectively. One area that farmers and producers are turning to in order to optimize plant health and improve crop performance is through the use of biologicals.Corey Nikkel, a senior field scientist with...
RMA to host crop insurance workshop for specialty crops, organics
Farmers in Iowa can attend a USDA's Risk Management Agency workshop to learn more about crop insurance options, including those designed for agricultural producers who grow specialty and organic crops. RMA will host the free in-person workshops Tuesday, January 24, in...
