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USDA surprises markets yet again in October WASDE

USDA surprises markets yet again in October WASDE

Once again, the USDA went against expectations for the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The major surprise in the October WASDE was the increase of the corn yield by 2.7 bushels per acre to 181.2 bpa, which raised production estimates. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this data notably lacks information from states like Iowa, which started harvest late due to rain. McBride said this also raises ending stocks for corn, which was a bearish move...

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Ethanol exports on track to hit another record

Ethanol exports on track to hit another record

Ethanol exports are on track to set another record according to USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg. Lindberg says that new and expanded overseas markets are increasing foreign demand and driving a likely third record year of...

NCBA says MCOOL wouldn’t drive beef demand

NCBA says MCOOL wouldn’t drive beef demand

The Senate Agriculture Committee's version of the Farm Bill includes mandatory country of origin labeling. This comes after a significant push for consumer transparency. However, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan...

USDA announces $1.8 billion in 2026 conservation program payments

USDA announces $1.8 billion in 2026 conservation program payments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers and landowners for their participation in key conservation programs for 2026. These payments...

Use today’s tools while tomorrow’s technology develops

Use today’s tools while tomorrow’s technology develops

New soybean technology is coming in 2028, but farmers do not have to spend the 2027 growing season waiting for another management option to arrive. BASF is preparing Nemasphere for commercial launch in 2028. In the meantime, Mike McCarville with BASF says growers can...

Historic Iowa rainfall washed nitrogen away from crop roots

Historic Iowa rainfall washed nitrogen away from crop roots

It’s been a historic year for rain in Iowa, and while rain is normally a good thing, too much of it can cause crop issues. Outside of physical damage, disease, and soil issues, excessive rains can cause nitrogen runoff, which may have led to the lower yields Iowa...

ARC and PLC payout highest ever

ARC and PLC payout highest ever

ARC and PLC will pay out record amounts to producers this year as the amounts were raised under last year’s Working Families Tax Cut Act. That is United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) referencing ARC and PLC, he says that the programs have been adjusted and now...

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NCBA says MCOOL wouldn’t drive beef demand

NCBA says MCOOL wouldn’t drive beef demand

The Senate Agriculture Committee's version of the Farm Bill includes mandatory country of origin labeling. This comes after a significant push for consumer transparency. However, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan...