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Old Crop Stocks Are Still Tight, So Why is the Market Spooked by Recent New Crop Estimates?
Old Crop Stocks Are Still Tight, So Why is the Market Spooked by Recent New Crop Estimates?

USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum pointed to a 3% increase in total planted acres of corn, soybean and wheat acres, a signal that stocks will grow in 2023. Market analysts say traders may be shifting their focus to new crop.

One Year After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: How Has World Trade Realigned?
One Year After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: How Has World Trade Realigned?

A year ago, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine injected uncertainty about global grain supplies into the market. Today, initial concerns have been squashed by the reality of record exports from the Black Sea Region.

Top 10 Charts from the Kickoff of USDA's Ag Outlook Forum
Top 10 Charts from the Kickoff of USDA's Ag Outlook Forum

Despite weather trends, planting projections for 2023 find corn, wheat and soybeans similar to 2022, for a combined 228 million acres—a 3% increase from 2022.

Leigh Rubin
Hay! Watch your tongue!

Hay! Watch your tongue!

2017 Outlook
5 Crop and Livestock Charts to Ponder from USDA’s 10-Year Outlook

What will the next decade hold for your farm? What factors should you use to weigh investments or crop planning?  Here are five trends and data sets to ponder from USDA's latest Agricultural Baseline Projections.

Producers Eliminate Fungicide and Insecticide Use, Cut Fertilizer 50%
Producers Eliminate Fungicide and Insecticide Use, Cut Fertilizer 50%

To combat volatile weather, mitigate rising input costs and meet agronomic goals, producers are making choices geared toward soil health. Here are insights and tips from three of those producers.

Leigh Rubin
Just a little story about two friends and a heart transplant...

Just a little story about two friends and a heart transplant...

Leigh Rubin
...And speaking of weather balloons...

...And speaking of weather balloons...

For the Love of Farming and the Land In Historic Virginia
For the Love of Farming and the Land In Historic Virginia

With 200-plus landlords and numerous vendors, agribusiness customers and employees, strong relationships are the core of Engel Family Farms, a 2023 Top Producer of the Year finalist.

Leigh Rubin
Rats! Rats! Rats!

Rats! Rats! Rats!

Ohio Farmer Takes to Heart Business Innovation and Grassroots Leadership
Ohio Farmer Takes to Heart Business Innovation and Grassroots Leadership

Marcia Ruff, the 2023 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award winner, delights in her many roles on the farm and the opportunity to educate and advocate for agriculture and food production in the classroom.

Leigh Rubin
Well, now we know who took the unicorn's seats...

Well, now we know who took the unicorn's seats...

Leigh Rubin
It's The Sketchy Cybersecurity News January edition!

It's The Sketchy Cybersecurity News January edition!

Leigh Rubin
It's the white shade for sure.

It's the white shade for sure.

Leigh Rubin
Hello Dali!

Hello Dali!

Leigh Rubin
Sleight of Hands

Sleight of Hands

Leigh Rubin
Happy New Year! (Please party responsibly.)

Happy New Year! (Please party responsibly.)

Leigh Rubin
The circle of life.

The circle of life. Holiday greeting cards, gifts, calendars, prints and more at the Rubes one-stop humor Superstore! https://www.rubescartoons.com/store.html

Leigh Rubin
Time to climate change the sheets...

Time to climate change the sheets...

Leigh Rubin
Snowone's there.

Snowone's there.

Leigh Rubin
What happens at the North Pole Stays at the North Pole

What happens at the North Pole Stays at the North Pole

Leigh Rubin
Icy what's going on!

Icy what's going on!

Removing China's Domestic Price Trade Barriers: How Would it Impact Ag?
Removing China's Domestic Price Trade Barriers: How Would it Impact Ag?

Although China imported more than $205 billion worth of agricultural products in 2021, including more than $37 billion from the U.S., trade barriers deterred China’s imports from reaching even higher levels.

Leigh Rubin
Leftovers?!..I'll be right over!

Leftovers?!..I'll be right over!

Leigh Rubin
We will, we will (REALLY BIG!) rock you!

We will, we will (REALLY BIG!) rock you!

Leigh Rubin
And the rest is history!

And the rest is history!

Comeback Crop: Supply Concerns, High Prices Push for More Wheat Acres
Comeback Crop: Supply Concerns, High Prices Push for More Wheat Acres

Prices have cooled from 14-year highs, but interest remains high for farmers to increase wheat acres or add the crop back to their mix.

Stephanie Mercier
Recent Developments in Wheat Breeding

Wheat producers rely primarily on public sector research for crop breeding improvements. A new GMO wheat incorporating drought tolerance has been approved for planting in Argentina, but not yet produced for market.

Leigh Rubin
The Third Time's the Charm.

The Third Time's the Charm.

New Information Shows the War in Ukraine Could Have Been Prevented
New Information Shows the War in Ukraine Could Have Been Prevented

Satellite imagery, communications intercepts and human intelligence proving Russia had plans to invade Ukraine was presented to U.S. officials in Oct. 2021. When briefed to NATO allies, some thought it was bogus.

Leigh Rubin
It's an Udder Outrage!

It's an Udder Outrage!

Leigh Rubin
Just waiting for baby's first lunge.

Just waiting for baby's first lunge.

Good Vs. Bad News: Ukrainian Grain Has Set Sail, But Unrest Could Limit a New Crop
Good Vs. Bad News: Ukrainian Grain Has Set Sail, But Unrest Could Limit a New Crop

“There are still more questions than answers, but we did get a vessel out the door,” says Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company.

Leigh Rubin
There will now be a short intermission before we proceed with the second half of the show...

There will now be a short intermission before we proceed with the second half of the show...

Leigh Rubin
One small misstep for man...

One small misstep for man...

Leigh Rubin
It's a small world after all.

It's a small world after all.

Leigh Rubin
Boy, he can really whale on that thing!

Boy, he can really whale on that thing!

Leigh Rubin
Let's hope it's Contagious!

Let's hope it's Contagious!

Leigh Rubin
No point in working yourself to the bone.

No point in working yourself to the bone.

Leigh Rubin
Been there, dung that.

Been there, dung that. Greeting cards, calendars, prints and more at the Rubes one-stop humor Superstore!https://www.rubescartoons.com/store.html

Corn and Soybean Condition Ratings Drift Lower
Corn and Soybean Condition Ratings Drift Lower

Corn and soybeans in good-to-excellent condition fell a few percentage points in the last week.

The World is Now Watching U.S. Winter Wheat Harvest, Yields in Oklahoma and Texas Reveal Some Surprises
The World is Now Watching U.S. Winter Wheat Harvest, Yields in Oklahoma and Texas Reveal Some Surprises

The start of summer also ushers in the steady rhythm of wheat harvest across the plains. What typically is picture-perfect setting of beauty from amber waves of grain is one that shows the scars of drought.

Ukrainian Farmers Destroy Harvest Equipment to Keep Russians from Taking Crops
Ukrainian Farmers Destroy Harvest Equipment to Keep Russians from Taking Crops

With little to no diesel readily available to fuel harvest, wheat and other grains languish in the country's fields. One analyst says he expects the global wheat market will be shorted 10 million metric tons.

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GMO Wheat Searches for a Spot on the World's Table

With threats to global food supplies, ag companies are stepping up to ensure wheat has a seat at everyone’s table. Embrapa is taking a shot at filling the wheat void through GMO wheat trials.

Is the World Really Running Out of Wheat?
Is the World Really Running Out of Wheat?

U.S. estimates show global wheat levels are stockpiled at 33% of annual consumption. Gro Intelligence says the world’s numerous economic crises prove government estimates are “not adding up.”

Russia Now Says It's Ready to Allow Food Exports From Ukraine, But With Conditions
Russia Now Says It's Ready to Allow Food Exports From Ukraine, But With Conditions

Russia is ready to provide a humanitarian corridor for vessels carrying food to leave Ukraine, in return for the lifting of some sanctions, Interfax news agency reported, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister.

Russian Wheat Prices Rise with Global Prices as Exports Ease
Russian Wheat Prices Rise with Global Prices as Exports Ease

Russian wheat export prices rose last week following higher wheat prices in Paris, analysts said on Monday, adding that the country's exports continued to slow down due to seasonal factors.

CBOT Wheat Futures Slide Sharply Wednesday on U.N. Report, Potential Russian Exports
CBOT Wheat Futures Slide Sharply Wednesday on U.N. Report, Potential Russian Exports

U.S. wheat futures fell sharply on Wednesday following a report about efforts by the United Nations to restore Ukraine grain shipments along with news of potential Russian wheat exports.

Wheat Market Makes Record Moves
Wheat Market Makes Record Moves

Kansas City wheat scored record highs on Tuesday, exceeding the highs set in 2008.

Everything You Need to Know About the Proposed $500M to Ag in Biden's Ukraine Aid Program
Everything You Need to Know About the Proposed $500M to Ag in Biden's Ukraine Aid Program

What's included in the White House's recent Ukraine aid proposal? AgriTalk Host Chip Flory reads between the lines with the Biden administration's Candace Vahlsing, as industry leaders examine the potential consequences.