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Grassley says modern economy better able to handle tariffs, wary of uncertainty
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that the modern economy is better suited to handle the current trade war but is still wary of the uncertainty brought on by ever changing tariffs. He says the economy today is better able to handle tariff shocks than the U.S. economy of the early 20th century. Senator Grassley is consistently vocal in calling himself a “free trader” but has softened his stance from earlier in the spring when tariffs were first announced by President Trump. The...
Biden nominates Iowa native for USDA Undersecretary of Trade of Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Today President Biden nominated Iowa native Alexis Taylor for the role of Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA. Currently the director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Taylor previously worked on trade issues at USDA and on...
Wheat in the driver?s seat in grain trade
Many times, all it takes is one commodity to have an influence, that causes them to fly in one direction or another and take everybody along for the ride. Even though it is a sleeper commodity in Iowa, wheat is the one that is doing it today. We have gotten news that...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-12-22)
This week?s report was very bearish. The value of the U.S. dollar is still climbing, so analysts were hoping to see some better sales. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said there were marketing year lows for wheat, corn, beans, and cotton.McBride added that...
NPB helps state associations fund local projects
The National Pork Board uses checkoff investments to help fund state associations fund local projects. This is all intended to help local farmers with any needs they have. This can take on a variety of shapes and forms.Cheryl Day is the Executive Vice President of the...
Governor Reynolds attends groundbreaking for $300 million chemical plant in Eddyville
Officials gathered in Eddyville this week for the ceremonial start of construction of a $300 million chemical plant that will use corn to make fabric and other materials.The project- a joint venture of Cargill and HELM, a chemical company based in Germany- is called...
Trade Promotion Authority key to future deals
U.S. agriculture depends on trade and is always looking to expand opportunities for overseas business. According to two former Trump Administration officials, until we can bring back Trade Promotion Authority, we are going to be at a standstill.Gregg Doud is vice...
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Secretary Naig presents 2023 renewable fuels marketing awards
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that Growmark FS and Kwik Trip | Kwik Star are the winners of the 2023 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The awards were created to recognize fuel marketers that have gone above...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-10-23)
The immediate forecast for Argentina is still dry, but more extended forecasts show some moisture finally returning to the area. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.McBride said this rain...
Improving return on investment through farm management
The Peoples? Company Land Investment Expo took place in Des Moines this week at the Iowa Events Center. The land conference features ag professionals and business leaders as they discuss the trends in land investment and management.Eric Geiger, a land manager with...
U.S. pork industry learns more about battling FADs
A recent trip to the European Union allowed those in the pork industry to see firsthand how the U.S. industry can continue to prevent and prepare for a foreign animal disease outbreak. Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, along with...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 1-10-23
Riley Smith talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
