USDA Yield estimates could impact grain basis
A market analyst says he’s closely watching USDA’s corn and soybean yield estimates in this week’s supply and demand report. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the biggest impact could be […]
Biofuels driving optimism for commodity prices
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says he’s somewhat optimistic about the direction of commodity prices primarily due to demand prospects created by biofuels. In a recent FarmDoc […]
Post-patent crop inputs give farmers more options to manage costs
Crop input costs will be a major factor in farmer profitability next year. Daniel Faidley with Atticus says the company is a post-patent manufacturer of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. “Our […]
A pattern shift ahead; much cooler air on-the-move, an increase in showers/t-storms for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures along and northwest of a line from central California to Lake Huron, while warmer-than-normal […]
Ag credit conditions expected to continue to decline in 2027
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Ty Kreitman with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says many crop producers are still facing economic headwinds. The post Ag credit conditions […]
Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows
An ag economist says the latest escalation between the U.S. and Canada could permanently alter the trade relationship between the two countries. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “I think this […]
Wet fall forecast raises concerns about harvest timing
A north central Ohio farmer says recent weather over the past month has led to uneven crop development across the state. Patty Mann says both corn and soybeans are all […]
Expanding drought creates mounting challenges for Missouri cattle producers
Expanding drought conditions are creating additional challenges for cattle producers in parts of the country. Tony Hancock with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says, “In Southern Missouri, things are getting pretty […]
Wheat gains on slow Black Sea exports, weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching late development weather ahead of the USDA’s supply, demand, and production update out Friday. Early expectations are for […]
Michigan soybeans might get a yield bump following recent weather
Late August rains could have provided a boost for Michigan soybeans. Crop advisor Jason Stegink with Wide Angle Agriculture tells Brownfield, “The moisture is helping finish the bean crop off for sure, as long […]