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View From the Cab
There’s an adrenaline rush that comes with finally getting in the field. At least Scott Wallis is fairly certain it…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to…
Corn Price Increases and Prevented Planting
This article documents the very late planting that is occurring in 2019, leading to the prospects of lower yields and…
USDA Says Aid Program Won’t Skew Planting Decisions
USDA on Tuesday said its new round of trade aid “is being designed to avoid skewing planting decisions” after soybean…
Hotter, Drier Weather Hits Cotton and Peanut Planting
Cotton and peanut farmers had a good run on planting weather in the lower Southeast, but hotter and drier weather…
ASF’s Security Risks, Market Impact
A USDA official updated members of Congress on Tuesday about work to keep African swine fever from infecting the U.S.…
Carryover Hay Supplies Tight in Texas with 2019 Season Off to Slow Start
Texas’ carryover hay supplies are low, and production is off to a slow start due to spring rain delays, according…
Four Things to Know about the New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Times are tough in the agriculture industry, including America’s dairy operations. Anyone watching trends in the dairy industry over the…
Time to Price 2019 Soybeans?
Recent soybean price volatility highlights the uncertainty underpinning the soybean market. The sudden drop last Friday gives an indication of…
Design of Aid Package and Prevented Planting Become Intertwined
While at least some farmers are still trying to get into the fields, USDA is working to craft a $20…