Parts Shortages Plague Midwestern Farmers
Supply chain issues, equipment shortages and shipping obstacles are impacting business owners and farmers everywhere. As harvest in the U.S.…
Backlog Spikes Amid Continued Stress on U.S.-China Shipping Containers
Months of U.S. supply chain issues and climbing shipping rates continue to plague already-struggling U.S. ports. Now, new data shows…
To Graze or Not? Tips for Deciding How to Approach Drought-Stressed Pastures
After severe drought stressed much of the northern U.S. plains this summer, a recent bout of precipitation has left pastures…
Farmland Sales Continue to Break Records
Farmland sales across the country are breaking price records. Especially in Iowa, where a $22,600/acre sale in August broke records,…
Additional Details Released on USDA’s Plan to Expand Processing Capacity
More details were announced at a House Ag Committee hearing last week regarding Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement of more…
Domestic Cheese Sales Fall for Only Second Time since 1994
USDA’s per capita consumption data, released September 30, showed a decline in cheese sales for only the second time since…
How Late is Too Late to Plant Cover Crops This Fall?
With warmer-than-normal temperatures throughout much of the midwest, the window for cover crop planting this season may be extended in…
La Niña Conditions Fast Arriving, Expected to Last through Spring
As the autumn leaves start falling, so too are sea surface temperatures across the Pacific Ocean, which are giving strength…
Roller Coaster Continues for Wholesale Beef Prices
With wholesale beef prices dropping 18% since Labor Day, analysts agree that supply chain bottlenecks are exacerbating the impacts of…
Supply Chain Disruption Survival Checklist for Producers
With no shortage of obstacles facing the supply chain throughout the pandemic, and more expected on the horizon even in…