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Average Retail Fertilizer Prices Drop for Fifth Consecutive Week
As farmers continue to voice concerns over input prices, as evidenced by the latest Ag Economy Barometer, the market is…
Ag Economy Barometer Slides Two Points as Financial Uncertainly Looms
Rising input costs and uncertainty about the future contributed to a two-point drop in the Ag Economy Barometer, now at…
Corn Rating Drops from Prior Week, Still on Par with 2021
The most recent Crop Progress Report revealed good/excellent corn ratings dropped 3% from the prior week, now at 64%, but…
June Acreage Report Shows Corn Acres Planted Up, Soybeans Down
The USDA Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks report, released June 30, revealed that corn acres planted exceeded March projections, with…
USDA Announces Changes to Reporting Requirements, Providing Flexibility to Farmers
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced a series of changes that will provide specialty crop producers greater flexibility…
Texas Drought Reaching Historic Levels, Causing Comparison to 2011
While more than 45% of the United States is classified in drought conditions, the southwest, particularly Texas, is being hit…
Now is the Time to Dial in Fungicide Strategy
The unique spring weather had some Midwestern farmers questioning if corn would truly be “knee-high by the 4th of July”…
Stored Corn and Soybeans Are Demanding Better Basis
Corn and soybeans in storage have a pretty price tag these days – and farmers know it. With fewer sales…
Tips for Preventing Water-Related Fatalities in Cattle Herd
As severe drought conditions continue to plague much of the U.S, ensuring your grazing cattle have adequate access to water…
Corn Acres Lower, Soybeans Slightly Higher in USDA Acreage Report
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated that 89.9 million acres of corn were planted this year in the U.S.…