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Expected Harvest Prices for Corn in 2020
We developed a statistical model that projects the 2020 harvest price for corn, given a national corn yield and average…
Next Global Grain Shock-Locusts
About 3,500 years ago, as listed in the book of Exodus, the following 10 plagues hit Egypt: 1) water turning…
Southern Corn Rust, Soybean Rust Spreading Early This Year
Corn and soybean farmers should be alert for rust diseases this year as southern corn rust and soybean rust made…
Improved Processing Capacity Could Mean Lower Beef Prices at Grocers
Wholesale beef prices are dropping as the production logjam in processing plants created by COVID-19 continues to loosen and return…
NASS-Corn Condition Drops, Soybeans 93% Planted
Corn planting in much of the U.S. had wrapped up by the end of last week, while the condition of…
Administrator’s Message-Innovation and Teamwork, Keys to Disaster Recovery
For nearly 25 years, the Risk Management Agency has developed innovative crop insurance products to meet producer’s needs and provide…
Trade Progress with China-Disappointing
In January, the U.S. and China ceremoniously signed the Phase 1 trade agreement. This was a positive development for U.S.…
CARES Act Tax Changes
These are strange times. Back in January, many of our agribusiness subindustries were poised to have a good year. We…
Fire Danger Increasing in North, Central Texas
The Texas A&M Forest Service, local fire officials and fire departments are advising the public to be aware of continuing dry…
Dicamba Use Challenged
Plaintiffs Ask Federal Court to Halt Dicamba Spraying, Hold EPA in Contempt An emergency motion was filed late Thursday…