Northern Plains, Midwest Likely Dry as Southeast Showers Expected This Week
Though spring doesn’t officially begin for another few weeks, forecasters are taking stock of the drought that’s dominated much of…
Plains Wheat Farmers Assessing Freeze Damage This Week
It’s been almost two weeks since temperatures fell through the floor, some at record-low levels in parts of the central…
Corn, Soybean Crop Insurance Guarantees Set
At $4.58 and $11.87 per bushel for corn and soybeans, respectively, the 2021 crop insurance revenue guarantees are at their…
USTR Nominee Talks Trade Barriers, China During Confirmation Hearing
Katherine Tai is the new administration's nominee for U.S. Trade Ambassador, and she spoke to the range of issues that affect grain export sales, a major market-mover in today's U.S. marketplace.
Watch These Grain Market Factors as March Begins
March is a big month in the grain sectors; spring planting preparations are underway and market-moving reports and crop conditions around the world could cause major shifts in corn and soybean prices and potential last-minute acreage adjustments as farmers work to maximize crop revenue.
Elon Musk Enters Rural Broadband Race
Broadband service is an increasing challenge for rural communities and farmers who work with and rely on a growing cadre of precision ag tools.
Forecaster: Warming Trend Unfolding for Plains, Corn Belt
What a difference a week can make; near-record-high temperatures followed the Arctic blast that descended upon the U.S. last week, and it's melted much of the recent snow cover, especially in the Plains.
Winter Storm Delivered Minimal Southern Plains Crop Damage
Though it caused major disruptions to things like the energy grid and water systems, last week's Arctic blast fortunately was not as hard on the southern Plains winter wheat crop.
Precision Ag Adoption Returns Value to Farmers — Study
About two decades into the development of the precision ag sector of crop production, farmers and industry groups are taking…
Should You Hire a Marketing Advisor?
Strong corn and soybean market prices are helping farmers shore up lost revenue from the last few bearish years. But the rally's longevity isn't guaranteed, and staying ahead isn't the easiest thing in the world in what's become a fairly volatile marketplace.