The latest barometer, which is based on an economic sentiment survey of 400 agricultural producers each month, recorded a reading of 114 – down 1 point compared to a month earlier.

From the intense heat in the South to drought blanketing much of the U.S., weather stole headlines again in 2023. What caused such extreme conditions? One meteorologist explains the culprits of the heat and drought.

Corn-for-ethanol use totaled 455 million bu. during November, according to USDA, topping expectations of 451 million bushels.

Cliff Becker, Vice President of New Campus Development for the American Royal, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30th while visiting family in California.

Contract lows in corn, 6 1/2 month lows in soybeans with risk off technical selling, & improved SA wx. Hog & milk futures also fall, while cattle chased higher cash. Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing has more.

Farmers routinely handle high-dollar transactions — and the nature of the payments, often through unsecure methods, leaves them susceptible to foul play.