Higher Farmer Interest in Solar Leases Than Carbon Contracts
Increased revenue potential and no labor requirement are the main reported reasons landowners are choosing solar electricity production leases over carbon sequestration contracts, according to Purdue University.
USDA Increases Corn Production in July WASDE
The July 12 WASDE report followed through on analyst expectations of updates to corn production numbers from the June 30…
Before Enrolling: Carbon Program Considerations
A popular topic amongst politicians and the ag industry is private carbon programs. Experts are advising landowners, ranchers and farmers looking into the carbon market to make sure they fully understand the parameters to ensure it's the right fit before enrolling.
USDA 2020/21 Corn and Soybean Export Estimations Show Great Year
The USDA weekly export report offered an insightful look at the strong results for last year’s corn and soybean sales. For the week ending July 1, cumulative totals for the 2020/21 corn marketing year are trending towards 2.310 billion bushels — 900 million bushels higher than last year’s pace.
$500+ Million Plan Announced to Increase Competition in Agricultural Markets
In an effort to expand meat and poultry processing capacity and increase competition in agricultural markets, the USDA announced an investment of over $500 million in the American Rescue Plan, as part of the Build Back Better Initiative.
Volatile Livestock Markets Sparks Increase in LRP Participants
Popularity of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance, available for fed or feeder cattle, dairy cattle, swine and lambs, has skyrocketed…
Biden Signs Anti-Competitive Executive Order to Tackle Ongoing Ag Issues Head-On
President Joe Biden has signed a new Executive Order to help tackle anti-competitive issues in the U.S. including the controversial…
Potash Fertilizer Prices Continue Increase with Demand
According to a recent retailer survey, potash fertilizer was again in the lead for highest price for the fourth straight week.
Vote to Disband California Dairy Quota Rule Fails
The California Quota Implementation Plan (QIP), which has regulated the minimum prices for the state’s dairy products since its 1960s…
USDA Declares Additional 101 Counties as Drought Natural Disaster Areas
An additional 101 Midwest and West U.S. counties have been added to the USDA’s drought natural disaster areas.