http://www.agweb.com/blogs/ Pro Farmer Editor Chip Flory takes time to talk with Pro Farmer Members about some of the key issues in each week's Pro Farmer newsletter. AgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_aug_12/Aug. 12 From the EditorChip FloryFri, 12 Aug 2011 14:37:00 GMT24367http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_sept_16/September 16 From the Editor Chip FloryFri, 16 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT24642http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_sept_9/September 9 From the Editor Chip FloryFri, 09 Sep 2011 14:08:00 GMT24643http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_august_5_/August 5 From the EditorChip FloryFri, 05 Aug 2011 15:17:00 GMT24644http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editory_for_july_29/July 29 From the EditorChip FloryFri, 29 Jul 2011 14:23:00 GMT24645http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_july_22/July 22 From the Editor Chip FloryFri, 22 Jul 2011 15:43:00 GMT24646http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_oct_14/Digging deeper into 2011 yields and outlook for 2012-13.Chip FloryFri, 14 Oct 2011 14:09:00 GMT24864http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_nov_4/Nov. 4 From the EditorChip FloryWed, 09 Nov 2011 07:22:00 GMT25059http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_nov_11/Slow movement and good demand means stronger-than-normal corn basis.Chip FloryWed, 16 Nov 2011 14:40:00 GMT25135http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_nov_18/Check out the Crop Tour newsletter and why farm bill proposals might have compliance issues at the WTO.Chip FloryFri, 18 Nov 2011 13:48:00 GMT25193http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_dec_2/What I wished I had more room in the newsletter for this week!Chip FloryFri, 02 Dec 2011 12:26:00 GMT25308http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_dec_16/You've got to get up to speed with global crop prospects.Chip FloryMon, 19 Dec 2011 13:08:00 GMT25450http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_dec_23/Adding some detail to this week's Pro Farmer newsletterChip FloryFri, 23 Dec 2011 10:39:00 GMT25521http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_dec_30/Details of our selection of the 2011 Pro Farmer Ag Person of the YearChip FloryMon, 02 Jan 2012 12:59:00 GMT25566http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/from_the_editor_for_jan_13/It feels like corn acreage expectations are getting "out of whack."Chip FloryMon, 16 Jan 2012 08:24:00 GMT25726http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/your_link_to_january_crop_tour/This week's "From the Editor" includes your link to the January issue of Pro Farmer's Crop Tour newsletter.Chip FloryMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:00 GMT25801http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/usda_releases_cattle_inventory/A big surprise with beef replacement heifers up from year-ago.Chip FloryFri, 27 Jan 2012 15:03:00 GMT25864http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/pro_farmer_calls_for_usda_reviews/With farmer frustration at exceptionally high levels, it's time for USDA to review its processes.Chip FloryWed, 15 Feb 2012 08:54:00 GMT26020http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/take_a_look_at_crop_tour_newsletter/The February issue of Crop Tour newsletter is jam-packed with global crop perspective.Chip FloryFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:44:00 GMT26088http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/a_thin_supply-side_cushion_for_2012/We're not predicting an assault on $8 old-crop corn, but the market still has work to do to make sure there is a supply cushion ahead of the 2012 growing season.Chip FloryTue, 28 Feb 2012 14:52:00 GMT26151http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/did_china_buy_old-crop_corn/The rumor hit the market today that China was buying old-crop U.S. corn.Chip FloryWed, 14 Mar 2012 14:32:00 GMT26301http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/a_lot_of_acreage_talk_this_week/Everybody is assuming corn acres will reach at least 94.5 million this year.Chip FloryFri, 16 Mar 2012 14:36:00 GMT26364http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/frustrated_about_lftb/Consumers better be careful what they ask for in this case!Chip FloryFri, 23 Mar 2012 14:38:00 GMT26442http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/tight_old-crop_corn_supports_new-crop_prices/Even with a big increase in planting intentions, tight old-crop stocks helped support new-crop corn prices.Chip FloryFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:58:00 GMT26519http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/how_low_is_usda_willing_to_go_with_corn_carryover/Getting ready for the April 10 Supply & Demand Report.Chip FloryThu, 05 Apr 2012 15:21:00 GMT26565http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/deja_vu_all_over_again/There are some eerie similarities between the April 2011 and April 2012 Supply & Demand Reports.Chip FloryTue, 10 Apr 2012 16:16:00 GMT26601http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/already_a_critical_weather_weekend/Seems silly, but it's already a critical weekend for weather.Chip FloryFri, 13 Apr 2012 14:28:00 GMT26637http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/crazy_close_in_grains/That was a crazy close in the grain markets to end the week!Chip FloryFri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT26711http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/corn_spreads_go_crazy/Trying to figure out exactly what wild action in corn spreads "means."Chip FloryFri, 27 Apr 2012 14:23:00 GMT26787http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/get_ready_for_22-hour_trade/Some of the impacts of 22-hour grain trade.Chip FloryFri, 04 May 2012 14:04:00 GMT26865http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/time_to_change_the_marketing_year/It's been done before, and it should be done again.Chip FloryFri, 11 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT26952http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/thanks_for_15_years/Some thoughts on my 15th anniversary as Pro Farmer editor.Chip FloryFri, 18 May 2012 14:06:00 GMT27013http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/weird_disease_in_some_iowa_corn/I don't want to spread talk of a disease further than the disease itself, but this is something we need to pay attention to.Chip FloryFri, 25 May 2012 13:32:00 GMT27092http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/all_rallies_are_not_the_same/Hold grain in the bin on a demand-led rally; sell a supply-scare rally.Chip FloryFri, 01 Jun 2012 14:51:00 GMT27147http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/cash-corn_lessons_from_1995-96/If end-users of old-crop corn are reallocating supplies, it will be tough to sustain strength in July corn futures.Chip FloryFri, 15 Jun 2012 14:25:00 GMT27264http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/its_july_4th_and_introducing_inputs_monitor/The grain markets and the crops are acting like it's the Fourth of July.Chip FloryFri, 22 Jun 2012 15:03:00 GMT27318http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/corn_planted_acres_up,_harvested_acres_down/Despite increases in planted corn and soybean acres, cuts to harvested acres and yields will have corn crop pointed lower and will limit increase in bean acres.Chip FloryFri, 29 Jun 2012 14:56:00 GMT27384http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/in_the_52_years_that_i_have_planted/A very telling crop condition report from central Illinois.Chip FloryFri, 06 Jul 2012 14:57:00 GMT27434http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/exciting_changes_to_your_website/Making more information available and making it available sooner!Chip FloryFri, 13 Jul 2012 13:48:00 GMT27491http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/we_need_to_be_a_reliable_soybean_supplier/We're at risk of allowing South America to be the supplier of choice for China.Chip FloryFri, 27 Jul 2012 16:26:00 GMT27578http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/ready_to_hit_the_road/It takes a lot of effort to make the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour work.Chip FloryFri, 17 Aug 2012 14:53:00 GMT27732http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/wrapping_up_crop_tour/Chip FloryFri, 31 Aug 2012 14:07:00 GMT27862http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/should_usda_change_the_marketing_year/Chip FloryFri, 14 Sep 2012 13:44:00 GMT27990http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/informa_sees_higher_harvested_acres/Chip FloryFri, 21 Sep 2012 14:59:00 GMT28047http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/just_lost_22_buac_from_the_2012_corn_supply/Chip FloryFri, 28 Sep 2012 14:37:00 GMT28124http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/this_year,_bigger_crop_equals_bigger_demand/Chip FloryFri, 05 Oct 2012 14:38:00 GMT28193http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/watching_for_the_buy_signal/Chip FloryFri, 12 Oct 2012 15:22:00 GMT28252http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/beans_searching_for_more_demand/Chip FloryFri, 09 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMT28518http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/a_new_pf_membership_benefit/Chip FloryFri, 16 Nov 2012 13:48:00 GMT28603http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/time_for_obama_to_own_the_situation/Chip FloryFri, 30 Nov 2012 12:55:00 GMT28729http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/revealing_info_from_profit_briefings/Southern farmers are running away from cotton and to corn in 2013.Chip FloryFri, 14 Dec 2012 14:49:00 GMT28864http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/pro_farmers_ag_person_of_the_year/Chip FloryFri, 21 Dec 2012 13:24:00 GMT28931http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/a_tough_start_to_the_year_for_grains/Grain bears had complete control of the markets this week.Chip FloryFri, 04 Jan 2013 15:40:00 GMT29017http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/are_corn_users_starved_for_supplies/Several issues that caught my attention this week.Chip FloryFri, 18 Jan 2013 14:10:00 GMT29150http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/i_wouldnt_want_to_sell_beans_either/Argentine farmers are facing a tough choice when it comes to bean marketing.Chip FloryTue, 12 Feb 2013 10:25:00 GMT29365http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/can_yields_really_fully_recover_in_2013/Being optimistic about a yield recovery is a lot different than being "cautiously optimistic."Chip FloryFri, 22 Feb 2013 15:42:00 GMT29463http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/the_weather_is_better,_but_the_drought_isnt_dead/Many crop-watchers have become convinced the drought is over.Chip FloryTue, 12 Mar 2013 14:39:00 GMT29589http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/it_will_be_tough_to_get_bullish_reports_next_week/Low corn acreage estimates are making it tough to get a bullish report.Chip FloryFri, 22 Mar 2013 14:25:00 GMT29703http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/a_late_start_and_a_negative_bean_residual/Will we eventually see a negative soybean residual?Chip FloryFri, 12 Apr 2013 15:06:00 GMT29902http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/even_when_its_getting_late,_you_still_have_to_wait/The 2013 growing season is getting off to a slow start.Chip FloryFri, 19 Apr 2013 14:44:00 GMT29967http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/itll_be_a_bottle-rocket_rally_without_demand/Weather-scare rallies don't have much pop without demand.Chip FloryFri, 03 May 2013 14:53:00 GMT30073http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/no_magic_formula_for_yield_or_demand_or_price/Taking a look at 2013-14 marketing year.Chip FloryFri, 17 May 2013 14:24:00 GMT30194http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/is_beef_regaining_its_leading_indicator_status/Chip FloryFri, 24 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT30270http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/to_plant_or_not_to_plant/Sorry about the corny headline, but couldn't resist.Chip FloryFri, 31 May 2013 12:44:00 GMT30315http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/theres_a_reason_yield_maps_sold_a_lot_of_tile/Those that believe corn between the tile lines will catch up... are wrong.Chip FloryFri, 07 Jun 2013 14:50:00 GMT30370http://www.agweb.com/blog/from_the_editor/how_much_yield_penalty_for_late-planted_beans/University of Minnesota data says beans lose 25% to 30% of yield potential when planted this late.Chip FloryFri, 14 Jun 2013 14:02:00 GMT30426