La Niña to Bring Possible Challenges at Start of Growing Season
La Niña’s impact on North American weather will continue through to May, despite its loosening grip on the Pacific Ocean.…
South American Drought Slashes Soybean Forecasts, Bringing Bullish Implications for U.S. Exports
The decline to South American crop production continues amidst devastating drought, shrinking the overall global soybean crop. USDA has lowered…
How Will the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impact the U.S. Meat Market?
While the volatility in the grains from the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to make headlines, the U.S. meat market is likely…
Spring Crop Insurance Prices Will Set Records, Provide Added Risk Management
This spring’s crop insurance price will easily hit a new record for soybeans at an estimated $14.32. The previous record…
Volatility Remains in Grain Markets
The whirlwind that has been the commodity markets continued with more volatility as March contracts go into delivery. While corn…
Crop Insurance, Conservation Work in Tandem Against Climate Change
Crop insurance continues to serve as a first line of defense against climate change for U.S. farmers. National Crop Insurance…
Drought Leads to Culling in Western U.S.
The impacts of the severe drought seen in much of the U.S. in 2021 are still being felt. Many of…
Russia Attack on Ukraine to Have Numerous Impacts on World Agriculture
As bombings and other military attacks from Russia ascend on Ukraine, U.S. farmers brace for additional inflation challenges. But that…
Fertilizer Prices Know No Bounds as 2022 Continues
As March approaches, fertilizer prices continue to climb for the second week in a row. All but one major fertilizers…
Record Corn Production, Higher Soybean Demand Reported in USDA Outlook
USDA released its first forecast on the 2022-2023 crops Thursday, placing corn production at record yield but with lower prices…