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September WASDE report falls short of lofty market expectations

September WASDE report falls short of lofty market expectations

After seeing lower yields than expected from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, the markets anticipated significant yield changes in the September World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. However, the USDA did not end up making as significant of adjustments as the marketplace was expecting. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said this was consistent throughout the corn side of the report. McBride said a lack of bullish data in the soybean side of the report contributed to a...

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New WOTUS rule finally provides much-needed clarity

New WOTUS rule finally provides much-needed clarity

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers recently announced a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. After years of asking for more clarity, farmers are finally gaining a clear understanding of the federal government’s jurisdiction. American Farm Bureau President Zippy...

Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

A USDA crop acreage reporting pilot program that operated this summer in 12 Farm Service Agency county offices is now operational nationwide. That is USDA Farm Production Undersecretary Richard Fordyce who says that the 12 county offices that used the pilot program...

Late-season weather adds uncertainty to Midwest corn and soybeans

Late-season weather adds uncertainty to Midwest corn and soybeans

Weather remains a concern for U.S. corn and soybean producers as harvest begins following a growing season marked by periods of excessive rainfall and extreme heat. Flooding during August damaged crops in portions of the Midwest after some areas received more than 12...

UPL sees growing role for biological crop nutrition

UPL sees growing role for biological crop nutrition

Biological products are becoming a larger part of the crop nutrition conversation as companies look for new ways to help crops access nutrients throughout the growing season. UPL is putting more emphasis on that space as it expands beyond the post-patent crop...

Lofty market prices are worth making a plan for

Lofty market prices are worth making a plan for

U.S. grain prices are historically high as we enter harvest season, which provides a very unique marketing opportunity for Iowa producers. However, it can be difficult to chase a market rally and worry about harvest at the same time. Micheal Weidner, director of grain...

Grassley: House-Senate Farm Bill pre-conferencing is likely underway

Grassley: House-Senate Farm Bill pre-conferencing is likely underway

House and Senate Ag staff are likely trying to iron out farm bill differences ahead of the Senate’s return next week to save time, according to a key senator. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic about the process. Pre-conferencing could speed the farm...

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Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

Digital crop acreage reporting goes national

A USDA crop acreage reporting pilot program that operated this summer in 12 Farm Service Agency county offices is now operational nationwide. That is USDA Farm Production Undersecretary Richard Fordyce who says that the 12 county offices that used the pilot program...