Hotter, Drier Weather Hits Cotton and Peanut Planting
Cotton and peanut farmers had a good run on planting weather in the lower Southeast, but hotter and drier weather…
ASF’s Security Risks, Market Impact
A USDA official updated members of Congress on Tuesday about work to keep African swine fever from infecting the U.S.…
Carryover Hay Supplies Tight in Texas with 2019 Season Off to Slow Start
Texas’ carryover hay supplies are low, and production is off to a slow start due to spring rain delays, according…
Four Things to Know about the New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Times are tough in the agriculture industry, including America’s dairy operations. Anyone watching trends in the dairy industry over the…
Time to Price 2019 Soybeans?
Recent soybean price volatility highlights the uncertainty underpinning the soybean market. The sudden drop last Friday gives an indication of…
Design of Aid Package and Prevented Planting Become Intertwined
While at least some farmers are still trying to get into the fields, USDA is working to craft a $20…
Farmers Take Advantage of Short Break in Rains, But Corn Planting Only 49% Complete Nationwide
Farmers across the country took advantage of the short period of drier weather last week to make up for lost…
African Swine Fever Continues to Disrupt Markets
Recent news articles and government reports show that African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to have a disrupting impact on soybean…
U.S. Lifts Tariffs on Canada, Mexico
One of the main obstacles standing in the way of finalizing the United States-Mexico-Canada, or USMCA, trade agreement has been…
Answers to Common Prevent Plant Questions
Prevented planting decisions are always difficult, but market and policy dynamics make 2019 decisions even more difficult, according to recent…