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This article cautions farmers to consider perspective around their farm compared to the entire corn belt when determining crop yield potential.

This article discusses the recent Pro Farmer Tour yield estimate and if true, how it could impact prices.

This article discusses variables impacting the market right now and my current 2022 corn position.

This article discusses recent trades I did in setting my basis price during an inverse market.

Using history as a guide, be ready for very different prices than we see today, as prices typically shift from May to October.

This article discusses how the war on Ukraine is affecting grain prices right now and how this will impact markets long term.

This article discusses the factors impacting the market right now for both corn and beans and what to expect in the coming months.

This article discusses why the recent bean rally is happening and how South American yield uncertainty is contributing to it.

This article discusses recent trades I made to collect market premium in a sideways market, which allowed me to sell some of my grain at prices above current market levels.

Dryness in South America prompted USDA to cut production estimates for key countries, such as Brazil, Argentina.

This article discusses the variables impacting the bean market to determine if prices can reach $14 or if values will decrease below $13 again.

How will she impact drought conditions in 2022?

Prepare for a dynamic farmland market in 2022.

Cattle markets have improved significantly in the final weeks of 2021, with market analysts projecting those positive trends to continue in 2022.

After the dizzying heights of $1.21 per pound in 2021, the Cotton Belt could see 12 million acres in 2022, and possibly more, contingent on a mercurial La Niña.

“Don’t panic on price slides and sell into rallies.” That was the consensus marketing outlook from several analysts on “AgriTalk” following the 2021 harvest.

USDA currently pegs soybean plantings at 87.5 million acres. Market analysts offer projections both above and below that number and explain their rationale, which includes the South America crop and weather forecasts.

Four economists weigh in on the 2022 pork outlook and share their advice for pig farmers heading into the new year.

As of mid-December, a significant portion of U.S. wheat acres are experiencing drought.

From increased input prices, to a dimmer outlook on corn export demand, analysts say there are a multitude of factors driving the outlook into the new year. Analysts weigh in on their price picture projections for 2022.

This article discusses the market variables impacting corn prices and the likelihood of $6

USDA’s June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) amplified the major themes driving the corn market: Demand is strong, supplies are questionable. 

Hear Esther George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, provide insights on the current state of the economy.

All the major variables were hit in 2020.

Have your adviser compute reasonable 12-month price targets given the latest fundamental and technical information.

We will have to see if President Joe Biden wants to expand Chinese demand. Additionally, we must watch the COVID-19 situation.

The marketing tools to use have little to do with the year or commodity. What emotionally best fits you?

If a good profit margin can be locked in and you can gain revenue as prices move higher, go for it. Looking ahead, I’m watching:

Markets soared this week after just a half-bushel drop in national soybean yield. Why is that? What does the future hold for the legume?

The possibility exportable supplies could be tight in 2021, depending on how the weather plays out, particularly in Russia and the U.S., is encouraging as high of prices we’ve seen in five to six years

Here’s a look at what analysts are expecting for the upcoming growing season in 2021.

USDA predicts 89 million soybean acres in 2021. Some analysts believe that number could go even higher.

Disruptions to the beef industry from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad for producers, Don Close, animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance told AgriTalk.

Unprecedented corn price momentum this fall was driven largely by demand. As analysts focus on 2021, Dan Basse of AgResource Company explains why the stage may be set for an ag bull market to drive prices even higher.

Understanding “the process” used by USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) to assemble survey-based estimates makes a big difference in your risk management plan and your expectations.

The push to develop markets and diversify beyond China

Watch to see how these weather factors unfold in early 2020.

Looking to 2020, regional supply and demand will continue to be the driving force behind the swing in hay acres and prices.

Analysts predict Class III milk prices to range from $16 to $19.50.

How deep a dip for cotton acreage in 2020? With producers saddled by anemic prices and the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute, a cotton cut up to 3 million acres is a possibility.

Rotational practices favor a big boost in soybean acres, but the price outlook is soft.

Declining hay acres and fewer dairy cattle might have an impact on what direction hay prices go.

With the big cotton crop that's expected next year, it's not too early to start your marketing plan for it.

While your grain marketing plan faces many headwinds, don’t be surprised when a few tailwinds provide opportunities for you to capture profits.

In part 1 of the 2019 bull-bear outlook you'll find the recommendations shared by five commodity analysts. We'll publish recommendations from four more analysts tomorrow.

The acreage mix between corn and soybeans for 2019 favors corn as trade tensions and strong production continues to weigh on prices.