Working Capital Wears Thin
Tight profit margins are likely here to stay, and that could create challenges for producers, especially if land values stumble…
CoBank’s Report on Hemp-Big Risks, Big Rewards for Agriculture
Since the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, the agriculture industry has been inundated with interest…
Projected Yield and Revenue Changes from 2018 to 2019 for Corn and Soybeans in the Midwest States
Crop revenue changes from 2018 to 2019 will vary across Midwest states for both corn and soybeans. State in the…
Ethanol Profits Improving as Harvest Approaches
Ethanol margins have seen significant improvement since Aug. 1, as plants have been cutting production costs, and ethanol prices have…
Table Grape Crop Smaller than Last Year’s
Growers of fresh grapes in the Golden State are harvesting a projected 109 million 19-pound boxes and will continue shipping…
U.S. Corn, Soybean Harvest Slowest Since 2009
The U.S. corn and soybean harvest made some headway last week but is the slowest it’s been since 2009, according…
Progress on Phase One Trade Deal with China, Questions on Ag Purchases Remain
Reuters writer Dominique Patton reported last week that, “China is still a long way from forking out $50 billion for farm goods from…
Potential for a Post-Harvest Corn Price Rally
Central Illinois corn prices climbed to the mid-$3.80 range last week with some locations offering above $4 for fall delivery. …
Farm Debt Repayment Stretched Over More Years
Farm debt has received increased attention in recent years. Over the last two decades, farm debt has trended higher – approaching…
Propane Shortage Looms
An unusually protracted Midwest crop planting season lasting well into late spring may have troubling consequences for drying down the…











