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Des Moines Water Works feeling the strain from elevated nitrate levels

Des Moines Water Works feeling the strain from elevated nitrate levels

On June 12th Central Iowa Water Works issued a residential and commercial lawn watering ban citing strain on water treatment facilities because of elevated nitrate concentration in raw source waters. The press release from CIWW says “Central Iowa Water Works needs to limit the amount of river water that is used in the treatment process because nitrate concentrations in the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers have climbed to near record levels.” Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Ted...

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Brazil’s corn crop surges, exports dip

Brazil’s corn crop surges, exports dip

Brazil continues to pose strong competition in global agricultural trade, and 2025 will be no different. With favorable weather and solid market positioning, the conditions are aligning for another strong year for Brazilian crop production and exports. This growing...

Rural America helping to power AI innovation

Rural America helping to power AI innovation

Rural America is becoming the home of more data centers to power artificial intelligence. Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says the rural areas of the United States are helping to lead the charge forward for AI technology. Johnston says...

South American Weather and Crop Update (6-10-25)

South American Weather and Crop Update (6-10-25)

Much of the forecast for Brazil and Argentina has remained the same week-over-week. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an explanation of the latest weather patterns in South America. Safrinha harvest progress in Brazil is behind the yearly average, but...

Deadline extended for AFBF Ag Innovation Challenge

Deadline extended for AFBF Ag Innovation Challenge

Aspiring entrepreneurs now have more time to complete their applications for the Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, has extended the deadline to register for the 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge to June...

Crafting the message for the consumer

Crafting the message for the consumer

Taste What Pork Can Do™ is the new industry wide consumer campaign from the National Pork Board. The campaign is similar in size and scope to successful campaigns of the past such as Pork, The Other White Meat. Kiersten Hafer with the National Pork Board says the...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (6-12-25)

U.S. Export Sales Report (6-12-25)

This week’s export sales had some very nice numbers, but much of that was ignored with the recent announcements from the EPA. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest export sales from the USDA. McBride said there could be some beneficial...