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.
Vilsack Confirmed to Lead USDA
After a Senate vote of 92-7, former Iowa Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will assume the latter role for the second time.
Emergency Haying, Grazing Targeted in Senate Bill
A pair of farm-state senators introduced a bill on Tuesday to provide farmers and ranchers the ability to utilize cover crop acres to help with any feed shortages without impacting Annual Production Histories (APH) for crop insurance purposes.
A ‘Double-dip’ La Niña in Store This Summer?
It's no secret much of the U.S. will begin the 2021 growing season on the dry side, with about half the country experiencing some level of drought.
EPA Backs Tightening Small Refinery Exemptions
The renewable fuels industry got some good news Monday when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it would tighten restrictions on small-refinery Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) waivers.
Farm Sector Debt Continues to Climb — Economists
Though grain prices have rebounded in the last few months, the long-term trend stretching back to the early 1990s of increasing nominal farm debt continues, and it's a call for continued vigilance in managing debt levels, especially in times of tight farm-level profit margins.
Consider These New Crop Insurance Coverage Options — Economist
The deadline for purchasing crop insurance is about three weeks away, and farmers have options to consider in making their…
Winter Blast the ‘St. Valentine’s Day Massacre’ For Texas Produce Crops
Crop-watchers are taking stock of the damage from the winter storm that sent temperatures plummeting as far south as Texas. And the verdict isn't good for crops like grapefruits, onions and cabbage.
Grain Futures Surge as Speculators Increase Net-long Positions
U.S. Department of Agriculture data late last week extended the trend of outlooks forecasting tightening grain supplies and robust export demand, and the supply implications of those factors sent corn, soybean and wheat futures higher in overnight trading preceding Monday's session.