TOP AG NEWS
Demand Rationing May Be Ahead for U.S. Soybeans
Last week’s USDA Prospective Plantings report kicked off market rallies in both the corn and soybean pits and based on…
Warming Temps Throw Open Spring Planting Window
Change is the keyword in the weather outlook for the next week, with a distinct warming trend underway with some…
Federal Plan Injects Massive Funding into Rural Infrastructure
Ag groups had mixed reaction to a plan introduced by the Biden Administration this week to revamp the nation’s infrastructure.…
Tax Plan would Hike Farm Assets, Capital Gains
A proposal introduced in the Senate earlier this week would eliminate stepped-up basis and capital gains of unsold assets, changes…
Post-COVID-19 Stabilizing Efforts Pay Off for Beef Industry
A year ago, packer spreads — the difference in price between fed cattle and boxed beef — were at record-high…
Consumer Fruit, Vegetable Demand Rising — Survey
Consumer demand for fruits and vegetables fluctuates from year-to-year, and staying on top of those trends helps producers better meet…
USDA Report Sends Corn, Soybean Prices Skyrocketing
Thursday’s grain trade started out with expanded trading limits of 40 cents/bushel for corn and $1.05/bushel for soybeans after trading…
High Winds Fuel Plains Fires while Southeastern Temps Sink
Windy, dry conditions have been a major feature of the ag weather in the last few days, and they’ve fueled…
USDA Report to Feature ‘Pretty Darn Big’ Crop Planting Numbers
Wednesday features the most closely-watched USDA data of the year, the agency’s annual Prospective Plantings report. While the soybean market…
Red Flag Warnings Pop Up as Wind, Low Humidity Spike Fire Danger
Though parts of the region received heavy rain in the last two weeks, high winds and low humidity since then…