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Mississippi River Levels Critically Low, Freight Costs Soar Higher
Water levels among the Mississippi River continue to decline amidst ongoing drought conditions. In September, water levels became critically low,…
Hurricane Ian Drives Harvest Progress in North Carolina
Unsuitable weather has made for limited time for fieldwork for North Carolina farmers. Despite less than five days suitable for…
Iowa Continues Crop Insurance Discount Program for Cover Crops
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig has announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) will once again…
New Bipartisan Effort Introduces Bill to Expand Export Program Funding
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would double support for two USDA export promotion programs.…
Harvest Remains Behind Pace, Crop Conditions Stable
According to the latest USDA Crop Progress report, corn and soybean harvests remain below average. As of October 2, 20%…
Beef Trade Critical for Economic Wellbeing of U.S. Cattlemen, Consumers
A recent economic report authored by livestock economists at Oklahoma State University revealed that a halt in U.S. international beef…
Illinois Crop Conditions Sink Despite Fair Weather
Illinois soybean harvest has begun after a relatively calm growing season, weather-wise. Only two of Illinois’ 102 counties received USDA…
Hog Numbers Stagnant Amidst Economic Uncertainties
The U.S. hog herd remains relatively stable, according to a University of Missouri livestock economist. As 2023 inches closer, numbers…
Wheat Gains Slow as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Heats Up
Wheat futures have been gaining rapidly this week as supply concerns due to the Russia-Ukraine war and adverse weather in…
Drought Impacts Mississippi River Levels, Grain Shipping Outlook
Drought in the midwestern states has continued to challenge yield outlooks throughout the season. As farmers are nearing harvest, grain…