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In March, a total of 24,715 tractors were sold in the U.S., compared to 31,276 sold during the month last year, a 21% decrease, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s monthly “Flash Report.”
March 1 is often labeled the “Farmer Due Date.” It’s not a due date for tax returns, but it feels like one.
Food prices continue to climb across the board. According to the latest Consumer Price Index, increasing grocery prices account for the largest share of the hike. However, shoppers don’t view prices as high.
Oftentimes managers are quick to spot the top performers and spend majority of their time with them. But what about the employees who have the potential to become high potentials – aka the B players?
March’s PPI showed food costs climbed 2.4% from a month earlier, the largest increase since May. The jump was driven by higher grain, vegetable, cooking oil and pork prices.
The invasive, jumping worm makes its way through 14 states in the Midwest, disturbing native soil and plant species and causing an infestation with only one worm.
Higher producer prices signal higher future food costs
Running a high-speed disk with gang angles can put in compaction layers if soil is too wet. Same thing can happen with wheel tracks from vertical tillage. Make a soil ribbon to evaluate conditions and guide decisions.
Crop Consultant Dr. Michael Cordonnier raised his estimate of Paraguay’s corn crop by 1.5 MMT . . .
This summer’s average retail diesel price is estimated to average $4.57 per gallon, according to EIA.