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South American Weather and Crop Update (12-23-25)

South American Weather and Crop Update (12-23-25)

As the calendar year wraps up, the markets are paying a lot of attention to the weather down in South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the next two weeks will be critical for the crops in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said planting progress is nearly wrapped up in both countries. If the weathers turns too dry, McBride said there could be quite a bit of volatility in the commodity prices. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling 800-262-7538, or you can visit...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (12-18-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (12-18-25)

The most recent export sales report contained data for the week of November 27th. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were some of the best we’ve ever seen for that week. McBride said the soybean numbers were about average, but they might trend...

December adjustments to USDA beef production and steer price forecasts

December adjustments to USDA beef production and steer price forecasts

USDA made slight adjustments to the beef production forecast for 2025 and 2026 in the December beef outlook. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains the alterations. USDA also adjusted month over month steer prices lower for both 2025 and 2026....

Learning from 2025 to build a stronger 2026 crop plan

Learning from 2025 to build a stronger 2026 crop plan

As growers look back on the challenges of 2025, many are already asking what they can do to be better prepared for 2026. Weather shifts, late-season disease surprises, and rapid swings in crop conditions proved once again that no two years behave the same. Brad Gibson...

Specialty crop growers feeling left out

Specialty crop growers feeling left out

In a time of financial stress for many farmers across the country, the $12 billion bridge assistance payments that were recently announced are welcome relief for many. However, $11 billion dollars of the relief payments are being distributed to row crop farmers,...

USDA launches final phase of 2025 ag resource management study

USDA launches final phase of 2025 ag resource management study

Beginning later this month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend several months gathering information about farm economics from farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. The agency will be conducting its third and final phase of the 2025...

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Ethanol production hits another record high

Ethanol production hits another record high

The Energy Information Administration said ethanol output jumped to a new record high in the seven days ending on December 12. U.S. production rose to an average of 1.131 million barrels a day, which the agency said is up from 1.105 million the previous week and...

U.S. Export Sales Report (12-18-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (12-18-25)

The most recent export sales report contained data for the week of November 27th. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales were some of the best we’ve ever seen for that week. McBride said the soybean numbers were about average, but they might trend...