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5 Balance Sheet Busters to Watch in 2024

Following a few turbulent years that included a pandemic, rapid inflation, rising interest rates, a supply chain meltdown and high input costs, agriculture is hoping to find softer soil as it marches through mid-decade.

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Thompson Aims to Lower Crop Insurance Costs in Upcoming Farm Bill

In preparation for the upcoming farm bill, House Ag Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) told Politico his intent to make crop insurance more affordable.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Oliver Sloup Discusses if the Rally in Corn is Sustainable and Why Cattle Retreated

AgDay TV Markets Now: Oliver Sloup, Blue Line Futures, discusses the rally in corn and if its sustainable, while cattle retreat on disappointing cash.  

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What's That Stuff At the Bottom of the Engine Oil Bucket?

According to lubrication experts, some of the additives in modern lubricants might settle to the bottom of a container during long periods of storage. Does that indicate a problem?

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4 Tips to Grow as a Leader

Sarah Beth Aubrey shares tips for effective communication and building influence before stepping into a leadership role.

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5 Balance Sheet Busters to Watch in 2024

Following a few turbulent years that included a pandemic, rapid inflation, rising interest rates, a supply chain meltdown and high input costs, agriculture is hoping to find softer soil as it marches through mid-decade.

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USDA Cuts Farm Income Forecast

USDA projects a decrease in U.S. farm sector profits in 2023 compared to the record-high levels of 2022. Inflation-adjusted net cash farm income is forecast to decline by $49.2 billion (23.8%) to $157.9 billion in 2023.

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An Argentina Presidential Election of Consequence and Hope

Milei's win brings hope for change on our Argentine farm. We anticipate economic growth, improved trade, and ag innovation despite challenges like a three-year drought.

Blue Line Futures
Corn Futures Search for a Low. Are we Almost There?

Corn futures fish for a seasonal low as the December contract goes into delivery. Soybeans are stuck at an inflection point. And wheat has found a pulse as we head into the last trading day of the month.

Blue Line Futures
Livestock Markets Conoslidate

Cattle and hogs consolidate as the market continues its effort to carve out a short-term low.  Keep in mind that today is the last trading day of the month.

Leigh Rubin
What does a geologist, an obit writer and a rocket scientist have in common?

What does a geologist, an obit writer and a rocket scientist have in common?