EPA Hosts Roundtables for WOTUS Input
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan says EPA is continuing its rulemaking process while the Supreme Court decides…
Great Plains Drought, Wildfire Destroy Livestock and Forage
The Great Plains region continues to be ravaged by severe drought and wildfires. The already drought-plagued area wreaked havoc on…
Little to No Planting Progress in Corn Belt
Planting season is off to a slow start with only 4% of corn and soybean acres nationwide planted as of…
Potato Stocks, Prices On the Rise in 2022
April 1 potato stocks are up 3% year over year, according to USDA’s Potato Stocks report. The April 14 report…
10% Food at Home Price Increase Not Stopping American Shoppers
While food at home prices continue to climb, a recent survey found that most American’s have not changed their purchase…
Busy Cattle Week Provides Optimism
The cattle market saw a nice boost leading into Easter weekend, providing optimism for a continuing trend. April live cattle…
Planting Corn Silage this Year? Brush Up with a Few Pointers
Spring forecasts are teasing for warmer days ahead and there’s no better time to brush up on a few corn…
Worst of Supply Chain Challenges Could Be Yet to Come, According to Ag Economist
University of Missouri Ag Economist Ben Brown says supply chain challenges could get even worse this fall. After harvest’s strong…
Corn Supplies Lower Amidst Ongoing Global Challenges, Higher Ethanol Demand
With fewer corn acres expected and renewed demand for ethanol, the corn market rose sharply higher this past week. U.S. ethanol inventories are estimated anywhere from 25 million barrels to 25.8 million barrels, slightly down from the week of 4/4
Mexico Border Backlog Delays Fresh Produce Supply Chain
Fresh produce continues to experience a huge backlog at the Mexico-Texas border after truckers in Mexico began a blockade. The…