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Active Hurricane Season Could Add Volatility to Agriculture
A more active-than-normal hurricane season is slated for the U.S. Atlantic Basin region.
Tips for Adding Value to Weaned Calves
Add value to your herd by marketing preconditioned weaned calves or through retained ownership past weaning. Preconditioning includes several practices…
Double-Crop Insurance Coverage Available and Growing in Popularity
According to a recent poll conducted by the University of Purdue, about 30% of farmers who have grown wheat and soybeans together say the Biden administration’s announcement to incentivize double-cropping will encourage them to sow more winter wheat this fall.
Input Cost Concerns Lower Ag Economy Barometer
According to Purdue University and the CME group, the Ag Economic Barometer dipped in May to its lowest level in two years.
Corn Planting Nears Completion, Surpasses Average Pace
After a tumultuous spring, the 2022 corn crop is almost entirely in the ground.
U.S.-Japan Beef Updated Trade Agreement Formalized and Signed
The U.S. and Japan have formalized and signed a new beef trade agreement, a positive result for the U.S. beef…
Diesel Prices Break Price Record, in Delicate Supply Amidst Hurricane Season
Diesel prices continued to climb last week, rounding out Friday at a national average of $5.58/gallon.
E15 Now Available Through Summer in 31 States
June 1 kicked off the first summer with year-round E15 availability for American drivers. Amidst record-high gas prices averaging $4.67/gallon across the U.S., biofuel provides a cost-focused solution for motorists, as 31 states now offer the homegrown ethanol blend.
Gas Price Climb with No End in Sight
The first week of June ushered in yet another record in gas prices and there is no sign of the…
Cattle Group, Unviversity to Use Beef Genetics in Pursuit of Sustainability Goals
The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Colorado State University (CSU) have partnered in a cooperative research agreement for sustainable genetics.…