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June 15th Deadline for COVID-19 Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP)
Per Managers Bulletin MGR-21-003, the COVID-19 pandemic made it financially difficult for many producers to maintain cover crop systems.
Will Global Demand Match This Year’s Large Wheat Harvest?
An estimated 29 billion bushels of wheat in the Northern Hemisphere are slated to be produced during the 2021-2022 crop season, but will the 2% year-over-year increase meet global market demands?
Grain Market Volatility Has Producers Holding Their Collective Breath for the Remainder of June
While reports are showing grains prices are rebounding from recent sell-offs, the long-term support levels are teetering on the cusp of either a positive or negative run.
$7 Million Research Grant to Provide Midwest Farmers with a New Digital Program
Farming practices in the Midwest are about to be propelled into the future thanks to a 5-year, $7 million research grant.
CME Cattle Futures Bounce Back From JBS SA Shutdown Dip
Cattle futures from Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have rebounded after this week’s JBS SA shutdown panic.
Rising Input Prices and Tax Increases Cause Sharp Ag Economy Barometer Declines in May
The monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer was down 20% in May with a score of 158 — this is the lowest reading since September 2020.
2021 Crop Progress: Planting Completion Rates and Initial Quality Ratings
Recent USDA crop reports show continued progress for 2021 corn and soybeans plantings — up 5% and 9% respectfully from last week.
Northern Iowa No Till Soybeans Hit Hard With Late-Year Freeze
Northern Corn Belt Farmers are still assessing this weekend’s cold snap and if it caused any damage to their fields.
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program Helps Producers Continue Cover Crop Systems
Farmers who plant cover crops are now able to earn a $5 premium benefit on crop insurance through the USDA’s…
Major Meatpacking Plant Temporarily Shuts Down Several Locations Post-Cyberattack
JBS was forced to shut down select shifts in U.S. and Canadian meat plants on Monday and Tuesday to resolve issues caused by an organized cybersecurity attack.