TOP AG NEWS
October Storm System Brings Precipitation, High Winds to Most of U.S.
A late-October storm system has brought some relief to ongoing drought conditions across the Pacific Northwest. The precipitation spread across…
Corn Harvest Slowed in Five Top-Corn-Growing States
Corn harvest is far from finished as November creeps closer. The give top corn-growing states still have at least 50%…
Minimal Barge Movement on Mississippi Leads to $20 Billion in Losses
With low Mississippi River water levels impacting the movement of U.S. grains on barges, grain suppliers, farmers and the ag…
U.S. Nitrogen Exports Jump as Europe Struggles to Meet Demand
U.S. farmers aren’t the only ones scrambling for fertilizer supplies this harvest season. European demand has pushed nitrogen fertilizer prices…
Florida Agricultural Losses from Hurricane Ian Total at Least $1.18 Billion
The Florida Department of Agriculture announced this week that total economic damage from Hurricane Ian is estimated between $1.18 and…
Ongoing U.S. Drought Most Widespread since April 2013
The eastern half of the U.S. experienced record cold and snowy weather in the third week of October, meaning the…
Report Suggests Exports Hold Greatest Growth Opportunity for Beef Demand
A new report authored by Oklahoma State University Extension and Kansas State University shows the extreme economic importance of the…
Mississippi River Levels Continue Dropping to Historic Lows
As water levels on the Mississippi River continue to fall, more record lows are being recorded. Navigation and transportation on…
High Corn Prices, Lowest U.S. Hay Production in 70 Years Means Continued Feed Strain on Cattle Producers
Cattle producers must dig deep for feed to round out the year. Corn futures have increased more over the past…
Tips for Grain Marketing When Storage is Full
What to do when grain storage becomes full comes into question each year as harvest progresses. Considering a few things…