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OECD‐FAO Agricultural Outlook 2019‐2028-Focus on Corn and Soybeans
A news release on Monday from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations stated that, “Global demand for agricultural products…
Fairytale Weather Needed for 2019 Crops
After a wet, cool spring caused the slowest planting pace in 40 years, Iowa farmers need “Goldilocks” weather for the…
Proposed biofuels a big miss for soybean farmers
Biomass-based diesel volumes flat, total advanced biofuels see minimal increase The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday that the…
Historical Prevent Planting Payments: Implications for 2019
Historical data is used in this article to arrive at estimates of prevent planting payments in 2019. Based on historical…
Corn, sorghum prices rally on crop uncertainty
Corn and sorghum prices have rallied in response to weather-related problems in the Corn Belt, but their future remains uncertain,…
Is 2019 making the case for narrow rows?
Late planting requires better management and, according to Fred Below, a harder look at narrow-row corn. In a late planting…
5 Missouri counties designated disaster areas due to flooding
Declaration extends to contiguous counties in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska Five Missouri counties have been designated as primary natural…
USDA Extends Deadline to Report Spring-Seeded Crops for Twelve States
Producers in States Impacted by Floods and Heavy Moisture Must Report by July 22 WASHINGTON, July 10, 2019 – The…
The U.S. Crop Progress Report Has Just 8% of Corn Silking
The U.S. corn crop improved on its good/excellent rating vs. a week ago, but many states are way behind on…
Will Pork Producers Have a Profitable Year?
The pork outlook started this year on a downbeat, then in March and April markets recognized that African swine fever…