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First quarter of 2024 sees phenomenal pork exports

First quarter of 2024 sees phenomenal pork exports

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume but were slightly higher in value, according to data released by USDA. Kelli Wicks, manager of market growth for the National Pork Board, said diversification has been key. Wicks said there’s been especially good progress in the Oceania region. For more information, visit porkcheckoff.org.

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NCBA official outlines difficult final stretch for farm bill

NCBA official outlines difficult final stretch for farm bill

House Ag Chair GT Thompson has set a May 23rd markup date for his GOP farm bill proposal, but there is still a long road ahead for the proposal. NCBA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera says she is encouraged that House Ag Chair GT Thompson has...

May WASDE includes an initial U.S. crop assessment

May WASDE includes an initial U.S. crop assessment

The May World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates report includes USDA’s first assessment of domestic and international supply and demand prospects. The 2024-2025 U.S. corn outlook calls for larger supplies, greater domestic use and exports, and higher ending stocks. The...

Growth Energy CEO Skor gives Ethanol policy update

Growth Energy CEO Skor gives Ethanol policy update

The news around the ethanol industry has been hopping for the past months. Whether it has been the EPA finally granting eight midwestern states to sell E15 year-round starting in 2025, yet another E15 emergency waiver, or the discussions over Sustainable Aviation Fuel...

New breakthrough in the battle against corn tar spot

New breakthrough in the battle against corn tar spot

This week Bayer Crop Science announced a new breakthrough in the battle against tar spot. Bayer researchers have developed a method to artificially inoculate tar spot in Bayer field test plots. This will give Bayer Crop Science a leg up in better understanding tar...

May WASDE includes an initial U.S. crop assessment

May WASDE still conservative with changes to crops

While the markets reacted positively, the May WASDE report wasn’t exactly bullish. In the case of corn, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the numbers just weren't bearish. McBride said things were more obviously bearish on the soybean side of the report....

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