Closing Market Report 12/22/22- Mostly Lower in Grains; Mixed to Higher in Livestock
Grain and livestock markets were mixed to lower on the day Thursday amid revised GDP numbers that sent the stock market lower. That influenced the broader commodity trade in this thin, low volume holiday trading. Weekly export
Pork Leadership Institute Announces Class of 2023
Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 22, 2022 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are proud to announce the 19 pork producers selected to join the Pork Leadership Institute’s (PLI) class of 2023.
Halstrom Comments on Record Beef Exports, Rebounding Pork Exports in 2022
Exports of U.S. beef for the year have surpassed the $10 billion mark for the just the second time and are on pace to approach $12 billion when all 2022 shipments are tallied. Pork exports, meanwhile, have
A Conversation with Corn Refiners Association President and CEO, John Bode
As we near the year-end, Jesse Allen sits down to have a conversation with John Bode. He is the President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association and they discuss a wide array of topics impacting CRA
Discussing 2022 Soybean Performance and Looking Ahead to 2023
Jesse Allen is joined by Ryan Dunsbergen of Golden Harvest as they recap soybean performance in 2022 and look ahead to 2023. Dunsbergen shares some agronomic recommendations and more as we start to make decisions for 2023’s
Statement of NCFC President Chuck Conner on Failure to Address Ag Labor Crisis in Omnibus Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. (December 22, 2022)–“NCFC is profoundly disappointed that the Senate chose not to vote on an amendment that would have added the Affordable and Secure Food Act to the omnibus funding bill. This is a lost
ABIC Action Disappointed in Congress for Failing Farmers, Farm Workers, Dreamers, and U.S. Consumers
WASHINGTON – In response to Congress failing to include immigration solutions in the omnibus package, the American Business Immigration Coalition Action Executive Director Rebecca Shi issued the following statement: “We regret that this Congress failed to show the courage
Annual RFA Survey: Virtually All Automakers Endorse E15
The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in the vast majority of model year 2023 cars and light trucks. Notably,
Weekly Export Sales are Weak for Corn and Soybeans
The latest USDA Weekly Export Sales report shows weaker sales for corn and soybeans in the week ending December 15th, 2022. Corn came in at the low end of pre-report estimates and soybeans were below the lowest
NPB President Looks Back on Positives in 2022
In 2022, the pork industry has seen advancements in technology and impressive exports of U.S. pork. National Pork Board president Heather Hill says they have been judicious with Checkoff dollars and working towards goals effecting businesses. “First,