Interest Rates Slowly Drift Lower
The trend for 10-Year Treasury Yields should remain sideways with a downside bias, which is critically important for the U.S.…
Late Planting Decisions in 2019
Planting over much of the Midwest is seriously delayed. History suggests the odds have also increased for lower corn yields…
Ag Economy Barometer Plummets in April
The Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in April, declining to a reading of 115, an 18-point decline compared to March when the sentiment…
Sabanto Autonomously Plants Soybeans in Iowa, North America
The yellow-and-black tractor pulling a planter across a soybean field near Sac City, Iowa, on Friday didn’t stop traffic. Livestock…
Texas Corn Off to a Good Start
The majority of planted Texas corn acres have emerged amid good soil moisture profiles to start the growing season, said a…
Citrus Farms Prepare for HLB’s Arrival
California citrus growers are being advised of actions the state will take when huanglongbing (HLB) is confirmed in commercial groves.…
Soybean Acreage and Exports
Soybean prices continue to fall with indications that a resolution to the trade fight with China may be fading. Concerns…
Mississippi River Still on a Rampage-St. Louis Harbor Shut to All Vessels
At midnight, May 2, the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, was closed as levels rose to 38 feet, close…
Planting Slips Further Behind Average Pace
U.S. corn, soybean and spring wheat planting fell further behind their average paces last week as wet, cool conditions persisted…
Trump Tariff Implementation Planned for Friday
Reuters writers Jeff Mason and David Shepardson reported this week that, “President Donald Trump dramatically increased pressure on China to reach…