IARN — The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12 percent in all of the participating Districts in the survey. The rapid increase was consistent in most states, with annual increases of more than 20 percent in some areas. Read more
Southern Brazil dryness being monitored
IARN — Most of Brazil has experienced consistent rains this growing season, however the southern portion of the country is monitoring dry conditions. Read more
Syngenta helping growers protect against SDS and SCN in 2022
IARN — As the 2021 harvest comes to a close, many growers are reflecting on the severity of diseases and pests like Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematode. Read more
USDA cuts ag export forecast for 2022
IARN — The USDA cut its farm exports forecast in 2022, blaming weaker soybean demand from China and lower soybean prices. The Economic Research Service says it now expects American ag exports to hit $175.5 billion in the fiscal year 2022, down from the August forecast of $2 billion. The agency says soybean exports will be down $3.9 billion next year for a total of $28.4 billion. Soybean meal exports were forecast to slump by $800 million to $4.9 billion due to lower prices. Read more
Corn ethanol is an immediate climate change solution, NCGA says
IARN — The National Corn Growers Association says renewable fuels, such as corn ethanol, are an immediate climate change solution. Read more
Halstrom pleased with 2021 USMEF conference
IARN — Officials with the U.S. Meat Export Federation are lauding the success of this year’s annual conference. Read more