2020 Fertilizer Prices Remain Low
U.S. producers are positioned to plant the second-largest corn crop in modern history, but you wouldn’t notice by glancing at fertilizer…
Implications of 97 Million Corn Acres
The Prospective Plantings report, released on March 31, indicated producer intentions to plant almost 97 million acres of corn in 2020. Under…
First Crop Progress Report of Season Shows Winter Wheat Conditions Above Last Year
U.S. winter wheat is starting off the 2020 growing season with a good-to-excellent condition rating slightly above last year, according…
Prices for Some Food Staples Increase, as COVID-19 Impacts on Labor Remain a Concern
Bloomberg writers Agnieszka de Sousa, Ruth Olurounbi, and Jen Skerritt reported on Monday that, “As the coronavirus pandemic penetrates more deeply…
USDA Adds Additional Flexibilities for Crop Insurance to Support America’s Farmers and Ranchers
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is authorizing self-certification on replant inspections and waiving witness signatures in certain situations as part…
Global Food Markets “Well Balanced” During COVID-19 Outbreak, But Trucking Issues a Concern
The April edition of the Market Monitor, a publication from the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), stated that, “Despite much uncertainty caused by…
Producers Face Numerous Market Challenges as USDA Considers Aid Distribution
Southwest Minnesota cattle producer Peter Bakken has seen prices for his beef collapse under the weight of COVID-19. The COVID-19…
Rural America Rallies to Fight COVID-19
While the country might be overwhelmed with the negativity surrounding COVID-19, individuals, institutions and businesses are also doing what they…
An Historic Jump in the Money Anxiety Index Resembling September 11, 2001
The Money Anxiety Index skyrocketed 10.5 points in March of this year. The only other time the Money Anxiety Index increased…
Farm Groups Question SBA Loan Restrictions
Farm groups and House lawmakers have charged this week that the Small Business Administration is not following congressional intent when…