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South American Weather and Crop Update (4-16-24)

South American Weather and Crop Update (4-16-24)

Much like what we’ve seen today, there’s quite a bit of rain in Brazil and Argentina currently. However, producers in Argentina are now worried about getting too much rain, which can cause delays. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions. McBride said that the primary concerns in Argentina are over a delayed harvest, not potential damage to the crops. Speaking of that harvest in Argentina, McBride said they are behind, but they are still mostly in...

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Iowa farmers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI

Iowa farmers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks in other states, strongly encouraged both dairy...

Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st

Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st

On May 1st, Fendt plans to open a new, state-of-the-art facility in Jackson, MN called the Fendt Lodge. The Lodge will be a facility in which farmers can come and experience the new equipment that is coming out, try simulators of the new equipment, and where product...

Conservation efforts having a real impact on emissions

Conservation efforts having a real impact on emissions

The EPA recently released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022, which shows that the ag industry decreased its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch explains the results. The EPA...

Consumer education increasing pork demand in Central America

Consumer education increasing pork demand in Central America

U.S. pork exports to Central America were outstanding last year and the momentum has continued in 2024. Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in the region, said that consumer education workshops, funded through support from USDA and the...

Senators continue pushing for summertime E15 waiver

Senators continue pushing for summertime E15 waiver

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Thune (R-SD), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) are calling on the administration to permit nationwide E15 sales this summer. They sent a letter underscoring the geopolitical importance of uninterrupted biofuel access and noted that the...

Carbon pipeline agreement reached in Nebraska

Carbon pipeline agreement reached in Nebraska

Carbon pipelines have been a hot topic across the Midwest these past years. Companies that want to produce lower-carbon ethanol for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) need a way to get rid of the carbon that is produced. The pipelines are planned to go across the Midwest...

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Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st

Fendt Lodge is set to open on May 1st

On May 1st, Fendt plans to open a new, state-of-the-art facility in Jackson, MN called the Fendt Lodge. The Lodge will be a facility in which farmers can come and experience the new equipment that is coming out, try simulators of the new equipment, and where product...