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AgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/market_zeroing-in_on_crop_size/With corn and soybean harvest past 90%, November crop estimates should be close to "final."Chip FloryWed, 02 Nov 2011 14:04:00 GMT25030http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/pro_farmer_call_for_review_of_usda_processes/After more than a few surprises, now is the time for USDA to review how it generates critical ag reports.Chip FloryTue, 14 Feb 2012 13:10:00 GMT26053http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/february_issue_of_crop_tour_newsletter/The February issue of Crop Tour newsletter helps explain why China is buying beans and might be buying wheat!Chip FloryFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:46:00 GMT26089http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/chatter_in_the_twittersphere/USDA provided plenty of fodder for market analysts to chew on this week.Chip FloryFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMT26153http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/another_way_to_export_corn/Bigger beef and pork exports are another way to export U.S. corn and soybeans.Chip FloryFri, 09 Mar 2012 13:37:00 GMT26299http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/bull_spreads_are_working_in_corn,_soybeans/What spread action in corn and soybeans is telling us about old- and new-crop marketing opportunities.Chip FloryFri, 16 Mar 2012 14:15:00 GMT26363http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/getting_ready_for_acreage,_grain_stocks_and_a_2012_farm_bill/Washington will be the focus of much of this week's grain trade and ag industry activity.Chip FloryMon, 26 Mar 2012 09:22:00 GMT26455http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/17_bu_per_acre_already_lost_from_2012_corn_supplies/The combination of March 1 corn stocks and expected 2012 corn plantings leads to some interesting perspectives on the 2012-13 marketing year.Chip FloryFri, 30 Mar 2012 15:18:00 GMT26521http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/still_a_chance_to_increase_bean_acres/Some market-watchers think there are still 1.5 to 2 million acres "unaccounted for."Chip FloryThu, 05 Apr 2012 15:35:00 GMT26566http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/cap_crop_insurance_subsidies/The budget cutting is taking a look at one of the most-popular far support programs.Chip FloryFri, 13 Apr 2012 14:51:00 GMT26639http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/senate_farm_bill_summary_not_much_of_a_summary/Pro Farmer Washington consultant Jim Wiesemeyer offers some thoughts on the summary released by the Senate Ag Committee.Chip FloryFri, 20 Apr 2012 14:32:00 GMT26709http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/senate_farm_bill_and_crazy_corn_spreads/Does the Senate version of the farm bill open the U.S. to "the court of WTO law?"Chip FloryFri, 27 Apr 2012 15:10:00 GMT26789http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/a_close_look_at_a_couple_of_trends_in_farmland_values/LandOwner newsletter editor Mike Walsten weighs in on two important trends in farmland values.Chip FloryFri, 04 May 2012 14:50:00 GMT26866http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/residual_corn_use_blurs_corn_supply/USDA has a lot of work to do to give us a clear picture of the old-crop corn supplyChip FloryFri, 11 May 2012 15:24:00 GMT26954http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/after_further_review/A quick summary of global crop conditions and your link to the May issue of Pro Farmer's Crop Tour newsletter.Chip FloryFri, 18 May 2012 14:53:00 GMT27015http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/extended_trade_observations/After the first week of extended grain trade, we're not sure we like the direction grain trade is headed.Chip FloryFri, 25 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT27093http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/dont_forget_the_rules_of_farm_policy/ARC might be a good safety net, but is it the right safety net?Chip FloryFri, 01 Jun 2012 15:17:00 GMT27148http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/reallocation_of_old-crop_corn_supplies/If some end-users are reselling their corn supply, the old-crop corn rally has come to an end.Chip FloryFri, 15 Jun 2012 14:49:00 GMT27265http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/farm_bill_baton_passed_to_the_house/It feels like the Fourth of July and the farm bill baton has been passed to the House.Chip FloryFri, 22 Jun 2012 15:15:00 GMT27321http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/house_next_to_take_on_farm_bill/After Senate wrapped up its farm bill vote, farm policy focus will move to the House.Chip FloryTue, 26 Jun 2012 15:05:00 GMT27349http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/jim_weisemeyers_election_preview/A summary of the Acreage Report and Jim Weisemery's preview of the Nov. 6 elections.Chip FloryFri, 29 Jun 2012 15:18:00 GMT27385http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/reviewing_the_rfs_waiver_process/With corn prices sharply higher this week, there are plenty of rumors circulating the market including a potential waiver of mandated ethanol use.Chip FloryFri, 06 Jul 2012 15:23:00 GMT27435http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/house_farm_bill_and_disaster_aid_proposal/Plenty of action in the House on ag issues this week.Chip FloryFri, 13 Jul 2012 13:59:00 GMT27492http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/at_risk_chinese_bean_market/Chip FloryFri, 27 Jul 2012 16:31:00 GMT27579http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/crop_tour_time/It takes a lot of effort to make the Crop Tour work.Chip FloryFri, 17 Aug 2012 14:58:00 GMT27733http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/wrapping_up_the_2012_crop_tour/Chip FloryFri, 31 Aug 2012 14:08:00 GMT27863http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/farm_bill_timeline/A quick summary of where the farm bill stands today.Chip FloryFri, 14 Sep 2012 14:10:00 GMT27991http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/get_ready_for_a_september_surprise/Chip FloryFri, 21 Sep 2012 15:23:00 GMT28048http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/just_like_cutting_22_bu_from_the_corn_yield/Chip FloryFri, 28 Sep 2012 14:51:00 GMT28126http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/a_push_for_position_limits/Chip FloryFri, 05 Oct 2012 14:45:00 GMT28194http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/romneys_ag_agenda/Chip FloryFri, 12 Oct 2012 15:27:00 GMT28253http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/the_status_quo_in_washington/Chip FloryFri, 09 Nov 2012 15:40:00 GMT28519http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/obama_re-elected_now_what/Chip FloryThu, 15 Nov 2012 10:54:00 GMT28585http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/november_crop_tour_newsletter/Chip FloryFri, 16 Nov 2012 14:08:00 GMT28604http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/november_issue_of_crop_tour_newsletter/Pro Farmer's Crop Tour newsletter wraps up the 2012 crops in the U.S. and details current conditions in South America.Chip FloryMon, 19 Nov 2012 14:46:00 GMT28626http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/wiesemeyers_take_on_fiscal_cliff_and_farm_bill/Here's a quick summary of Jim Wiesemeyer's latest assessment of fiscal cliff and farm bill legislation.Chip FloryFri, 30 Nov 2012 12:33:00 GMT28728http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/vilsack_says_ag_needs_to_pick_its_fights/USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says now is the time for the ag industry to be selective in which fights it fights.Chip FloryMon, 10 Dec 2012 13:16:00 GMT28813http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/december_crop_tour/This is your access to the December issue of Pro Farmer's Crop Tour newsletter!Chip FloryFri, 14 Dec 2012 15:06:00 GMT28865http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/farm_bill_tied_to_the_fiscal_cliff/Without an agreement on taxes and spending to avoid going over the fiscal cliff, there won't be a new farm bill.Chip FloryFri, 21 Dec 2012 13:37:00 GMT28933http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/crazy_days_ahead_in_washington/The fiscal cliff fiasco will look like a kiddie ride after the next two to three months in Washington.Chip FloryFri, 04 Jan 2013 15:14:00 GMT29016http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/pro_farmer_crop_tour_newsletter_now_available/The Crop Tour newsletter includes the lastest on South American crop potential as well as the short- and long-term weather outlook for the U.S.Chip FloryFri, 18 Jan 2013 14:35:00 GMT29151http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/usda_provides_2013_farm_program_details_/A quick summary of the latest news from WashingtonChip FloryFri, 25 Jan 2013 16:03:00 GMT29211http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/sequestration_talking_points_inside_usda/Pro Farmer Washington consultant Jim Wiesemeyer bottom lines USDA talking points around sequestration.Chip FloryFri, 22 Feb 2013 15:06:00 GMT29461http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/cbo_score_challenges_farm_bill_savings/It's become clear Congress waited too long to pass a new farm bill. The result will likely be even more cuts to farm programs.Chip FloryFri, 08 Mar 2013 14:45:00 GMT29590http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/stage_set_for_real_debate_on_rfs_/Congress is getting set to do some serious analysis of the RFS.Chip FloryFri, 22 Mar 2013 16:29:00 GMT29706http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/crop_insurance_and_farm_bill_update/Pro Farmer offers the latest update on crop insurance and farm bill issues.Chip FloryFri, 12 Apr 2013 15:11:00 GMT29903http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/house_and_senate_get_ready_to_markup_farm_bills/Both the House and the Senate are likely to begin farm bill action around mid-May.Chip FloryFri, 03 May 2013 15:03:00 GMT30075http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/ag_panels_clear_farm_bill_proposals/Pro Farmer takes a look at the safety net provisions in the House and Senate farm bill proposals.Chip FloryFri, 17 May 2013 14:40:00 GMT30195http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/next_steps_for_senate_farm_bill/How the deal that linked conservation compliance to crop insurance was broken.Chip FloryFri, 24 May 2013 14:26:00 GMT30271http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/heated_house_battle_expected/The farm bill debate in the House is expected to be a three-way battle.Chip FloryFri, 31 May 2013 12:23:00 GMT30314http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/senate_will_pass_its_farm_bill_monday/There won't be any changes to the RFS in the bill, but that doesn't end blend-wall discussions.Chip FloryFri, 07 Jun 2013 14:09:00 GMT30367http://www.agweb.com/mymachinery/blog/pfa_pioneer_blog/house_is_ready_to_take_up_its_farm_bill/Debate is ready to get started, with Midwest farm groups lining up against proposed reference prices.Chip FloryFri, 14 Jun 2013 14:41:00 GMT30427