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U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-24)

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-24)

We saw a little bit of rebound for corn in this week’s Export Sales Report. Greg McBride of Allendale tells us what the numbers mean, and how soybeans still are underperforming. However, he still calls this a neutral report. Mexico accounted for most of our sales, but no flash sales were announced this week. McBride adds that USDA shouldn’t have to change corn numbers for the upcoming WASDE report, but the story isn’t the same for soybeans. The team at Allendale can be reached by calling...

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New Midwest Dairy CEO takes over in hectic times

New Midwest Dairy CEO takes over in hectic times

The dairy industry has had a turbulent couple of years, and we all know about the trials and tribulations with trade, supply chain issues, the pandemic, and all of that. Dairy producers have proven their resiliency time and time again. Right now, the industry is...

Landus taking an even greater focus on mental and physical health

Landus taking an even greater focus on mental and physical health

Farming is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Not only is there weight on every farmer’s shoulders to feed the world, but there’s also plenty of other mental and physical challenges they have to overcome on a daily basis. Landus is creating an even bigger...

South American Weather and Crop Update (4-24-24)

South American Weather and Crop Update (4-24-24)

Variable amounts of rain can be seen across South America currently. This is good news for Argentina, as they have been worried about getting too much rain. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. McBride said harvest...

USTR Tai insists efforts underway to ease Brazil ethanol tariffs

USTR Tai insists efforts underway to ease Brazil ethanol tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai insists that U.S. efforts to get Brazil to ease its protectionist tariffs on American ethanol are being taken seriously. However, United States congress members have pushed back pointing out that Brazil increased its duties on...

Farmers oppose sale of Iowa fertilizer plant

Farmers oppose sale of Iowa fertilizer plant

The University of Illinois Farm Policy News says Iowa farmers told officials that they should block the sale of the Iowa Fertilizer Company to Koch Industries. The sale is worth 3.6 billion dollars. Farmers attending the Iowa Farmers Union’s listening session told...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-24)

U.S. Export Sales Report (4-25-24)

We saw a little bit of rebound for corn in this week’s Export Sales Report. Greg McBride of Allendale tells us what the numbers mean, and how soybeans still are underperforming. However, he still calls this a neutral report. Mexico accounted for most of our sales, but...