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10 Factors Affecting Farm Commodity Markets
It is a desperate time for global markets as already sluggish economies take a gut punch from the unprecedented impact…
Federal Reserve-Observations on the Ag Economy-April 2020
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board released its April 2020 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions…
Cold Soil and Seeds-This is Not a Love Story
Kris Ehler is a big proponent of planting soybeans early. As a sales agronomist for his family seed and consulting…
An Update on How Many Days It Takes to Plant the U.S. Corn Crop
The large size of modern planters obviously implies that a planter today can cover many more acres per day than…
DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America’s Food Supply
The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final…
Multiple Freezes Threaten Winter Wheat in Southern Great Plains
The crunch John Schlessiger heard when he stepped into his wheat field early this week sent a chilling signal. For…
U.S. Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat in World Perspective
Wide-spread concern exists over the large decline in US share of world corn, soybean, and wheat exports (see Figure 1). …
Focus on Logistical Disruptions for Food, as USDA Assistance Plan Expected Soon
New York Times writers Michael Corkery and David Yaffe-Bellany reported this week that, “The nation’s food supply chain is showing signs of strain, as…
Managing Seed Quality Issues in Soybeans
The 2019 soybean harvest was problematic. Wet weather delayed harvest in many parts of the state, and a hard early frost added…
Six Things to Know Before You Spray Enlist Herbicides in 2020
Enlist crop acreage is set to expand significantly in 2020, thanks to a boost from new volumes of Enlist E3…