TOP AG NEWS
Texas Corn Off to a Good Start
The majority of planted Texas corn acres have emerged amid good soil moisture profiles to start the growing season, said a…
Citrus Farms Prepare for HLB’s Arrival
California citrus growers are being advised of actions the state will take when huanglongbing (HLB) is confirmed in commercial groves.…
Soybean Acreage and Exports
Soybean prices continue to fall with indications that a resolution to the trade fight with China may be fading. Concerns…
Mississippi River Still on a Rampage-St. Louis Harbor Shut to All Vessels
At midnight, May 2, the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, was closed as levels rose to 38 feet, close…
Planting Slips Further Behind Average Pace
U.S. corn, soybean and spring wheat planting fell further behind their average paces last week as wet, cool conditions persisted…
Trump Tariff Implementation Planned for Friday
Reuters writers Jeff Mason and David Shepardson reported this week that, “President Donald Trump dramatically increased pressure on China to reach…
USDA Announces Dual Use Insurance Coverage for Grain/Graze
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updates to Annual Forage insurance for the 2020 Crop Year. Because of the 2018…
Midwest Floods Reach 1993 Levels
The calendar has turned to May with flooding, rather than fieldwork, at the top of many producers’ list of concerns.…
President Trump Ratchets Up Tariffs on Imported Goods from China
President Donald Trump said Sunday that tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods will increase to 25% on Friday, despite…
ERS Relocation Possibilities
The Purdue University area in Indiana, the greater Kansas City region and the Research Triangle area of North Carolina are…