TOP AG NEWS
April WASDE Shows Increase in Corn Demand
The USDA’s April 11 WASDE report showed demand for corn increased while soybean demand decreased.
New WIC Rule Cuts Money for Milk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture shared finalized changes to the federally funded Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children on Tuesday.
What’s the Deal with Land Prices?
At the start of March, a farmland sales record was set in Cass County, N.D., of $11,160 per acre.
Cattle Producers Lose Industry Insight as the USDA Cancels July Inventory Report
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is canceling the July Cattle report and all county estimates for crops and livestock beginning with the 2024 production year, as well as the cotton objective yield survey.
Kansas Wildfires Consume Thousands of Acres, at Least One Home
Two wildfires consumed thousands of acres north of Manhattan, Kansas, forcing road closures and evacuation notices in Riley and Pottawatomie counties.
Unraveling the Feedlot Inventory Fudge Factor
Cattle price reactions to cattle on feed reports can be large. This makes even subtle inventory changes important.
Farmer Saves $2 Million in Inputs with No-till System
Corn and soybean grower Rick Clark of Williamsport, Indiana, began making changes to minimize soil loss 20 years ago.
Baltimore Port Channel Set to Fully Reopen by End of May
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to open a limited access channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April for farm equipment and auto shipments.
HPAI Cases Investigation Continues
Veterinarians and researchers continue to discover more about the HPAI illness affecting dairy herds.
Red Meat Exports Add Value to Corn, Soybeans
A study by the Juday Group released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows that in 2023, pork and beef exports of $18.1 billion contributed an economic impact of 14.6% per bushel to the value of corn and 13.9% per bushel of soybeans.