TOP AG NEWS
Forecast for U.S. Exports Exceeds 2014’s Record by 8%
This fiscal year’s U.S. export forecasts are projected at $11.7 billion — nearly 8% more than the 2014 record.
2021 Biodiesel Tax Credit Receives Bipartisan Support
Capitol Hill has seen support by both sides of the aisle for the extension of the Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021.
Drought Conditions Plague Western U.S. Farmers
Drought conditions are causing Western U.S farmers to alter planting plans in big ways — some replacing water-dependent crops altogether.
Rain in the Southeast Causes Delays in Cotton Planting
The number of cotton and peanut seed acres planted in the Southwest are behind their average five year pace, according to the USDA-NASS.
Concerns Persist Over Changes to Inherited Assets and Capital-Gains Policies
Concerns Persist Over Changes to Inherited Assets and Capital-Gains Policies
A Shipping Container Crisis is Creating Big Issues for Global Trade
Shipping costs have increased at alarming rates, threatening global ag commodity trade and other economic sectors that depend on barge transportation to reach end-users.
Feed Costs Force Pork Producers to Make Tough Decisions as Hog Futures Hit 7-Year High
Some pork producers are liquidating herd numbers just as prices are rebounding. The cause: rising feed costs.
Pandemic Ignites Organic Sales by 12.4% in 2020
The 2020 U.S. sales numbers for organic food and non-food products jumped by 12.4% to reach $61.9 billion — a record high according to the Organic Trade Association.
Corn 90% Planted, Soybeans 75% Planted According to USDA
Corn and soybean plantings are 90% and 75% complete, respectively, according to the latest USDA NASS' Crop Progress report, released on Monday.
Cash Fed Cattle Trades Up 5% From Last May
Cash fed cattle trades saw a 5% increase when compared to the same time period in 2020, according to USDA’s May Cattle on Feed report released this past Friday.