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The bearish tone of the grain markets, especially corn and bean oil, stems from a lack of progress on tariffs and trade deals as well as speculation regarding the blending mandates for biomass-based diesel.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports that April tractor and combine sales were both down significantly from 2024, yet it’s possible farmers start buying new machines again this fall.
Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors, says grain and cotton markets all ended lower on Friday and for the week. He provides several reasons he thinks the market participants are too bearish compared to the fundamentals.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is set to continue her aggressive international trade agenda.
Knowing the final plant population as well as the uniformity of the stand can guide you in deciding whether you will benefit most from keeping the current crop or ripping it out and replanting, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
Dealer inventories are still high, and farmers are waiting for better market conditions before they buy farm equipment. It’s creating the perfect conditions for more late-model, low-hour equipment heading to auction.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says after two ugly down days in cattle futures the markets are trying to recover and so is the soybean market.
CNH says this collaboration will provide robust high-speed internet connectivity – further unlocking the benefits of a fully connected fleet – even in remote rural locations.
EPA submitted two major biofuel-related actions to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
Jeff Hoogendoorn, Professional Ag Marketing, says the sell off in bean oil was tied to unconfirmed rumors the draft proposal on the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for bio-mass based diesel were sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with lower than expected volumes.