Texas Crop and Weather Report
Specialty crop producers in the Rio Grande Valley are facing significant problems due to COVID-19 disruptions and market losses, said…
U.S. Food Supply Chain Is Resilient, Economists Say
Despite worrisome disruptions, the food system in the United States is resilient and there is little reason for alarm about…
Yes, Commodities Can Be Worth Less Than Nothing
At some point on the morning of Monday, April 20, I noticed that front-month crude oil futures were worth about…
Time for a Bin Check
While many farmers have turned their attention to the 2020 growing season, issues from the 2019 season linger in grain…
Soybean Crush Outlook
Soybean crush pace picked up substantially in February and March. Crush remains a bright spot for soybean use as exports…
Pork Plant Capacity Dropping
Pork producers are facing a growing logistical nightmare for market-ready hogs as pork plants continue to idle due to coronavirus…
USDA Weekly Crop Progress
The percentage of U.S. winter wheat in good-to-excellent condition dropped last week. In its weekly Crop Progress report on Monday,…
Ethanol Could See $10 Billion in Losses
When it’s all said and done, the ethanol industry could see about $10 billion in losses as a result of…
7 Proactive Management Tips for Soybean White Mold Control
In Minnesota, 2019 was the third consecutive year of high soybean white mold pressure. Although it isn’t clear if white…
USDA Details COVID-19 Ag Aid
Responding to the economic impact on agriculture brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration will provide an initial…