Soybean Supplies at ‘Historic’ Lows — Survey
A farmer survey conducted last month shows resounding sentiment that indicates a combination of continued strong export demand and a smaller-than-expected 2020 crop will contribute to the tightest U.S. soybean supply in years.
Corn Futures Surge Past $5 Mark, Soybean Rally Continues
Continued drought conditions in South America and resulting limitations to grain export sales there have contributed to surging corn and soybean prices in the last week, with corn futures surging past the $5/bushel mark for the March futures contract on Tuesday.
Is Electric Machinery Headed to Your Farm?
A combination of the advancement of electric vehicle (EV) technology and an expected emphasis on lowering carbon emissions in the coming years has companies — startups and longstanding heritage brands alike — exploring how to apply EV technology to the farm.
Significant Risk’ of Drought in 2021 — Meteorologist
The western and southwestern U.S., as well as parts of the Plains and western Corn Belt — just over 40%…
Fertilizer Prices Expected Lower as Production Outpaces Demand
Crop fertilizer demand worldwide pushed prices higher in 2020, but as production for things like potash increases beyond market demand, that price strength likely won't continue beyond the first few months of 2021, according to a new market report.
Equipment Tops Farmer Investment To-do Lists — Survey
With a backdrop of volatile commodity prices that are starting the year mostly trending higher, more than 37% of farmers responding to a recent survey indicate they're considering equipment purchases in the next six months, while almost 21% say they're considering land purchases in that same timeframe.
Corn, Soybean Futures Shoot Higher; Prospects For a Long-term Rally
Overnight trading saw grain futures move sharply higher on drought and weather worries in major overseas growing regions like Argentina…
Little Drought Relief Expected This Week
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released last week showed little change to mounting drought conditions in the western 2/3 of the U.S., and that looks to continue through the next few days.
Dicamba Soybean Losses? Claim-filing Period Begins
If you had soybean crop losses from off-target movement, or drift, of dicamba herbicide, you can now file a claim…
USDA Extending Crop Insurance Flexibility Amid Pandemic
Officials at the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced Wednesday they’re extending flexibilities to crop producers amid operations that have…