Crops
USDA’ s cotton progress and condition ratings for the week ended Aug. 8.
Percent squaring is well above average; not so for boll setting.
Farmers are in the midst of tax season. What do they need to keep in mind when they talk to their banker? AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths talks with Ashley Arrington of AgriAuthority.
From equipment to infrastructure, it’s an area that thrives on cotton. Machinery Pete says moisture is what drives equipment interest in the West Texas area.
Wheat sales abroad were also impressive the week ended July 13.
Is the increased demand for hand sanitizer a sustainable option for ethanol plants facing a drop in ethanol demand? John Phipps digs into the topic in Customer Support.
This new in-furrow fungicide pushes past former limits by providing more than just early-season protection, and instead protects the plant throughout the entire season.
Not only did USDA trim the new crop corn forecast, but the agency also confirmed Friday the second-biggest corn buy on record. U.S. Farm Report analysts explain why the market may be unphased by all the news.
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2020 may not be the year the ethanol industry wanted for demand, but the situation looks more promising for 2021. U.S. Farm Report analysts discuss the grim demand picture today, but how a recovery could be ahead.
USDA’s adjustments in WASDE this week were encouraging to Matt Bennett and Joe Vaclavik. They explain why in Markets Now.
From the normal aggressors such as Mother Nature, weeds and insects, to all-new challenges from COVID-19 fallout, 2020 is shaping up to be a lower-than-forecasted profit year for the golden grain.
While oil proved it’s possible commodities can trade blow $0, it may not be probable. Analysts say the driving factor is demand.
Corn prices continue to creep lower, but what will it take to push prices higher? Mark Gold and Sam Hudson discuss markets on U.S. Farm Report this week.
Ethanol prices are in a free fall due to fewer people driving and a recent price war. As some ethanol plants shutter production, facilities may start producing for DDGs to meet the possible upcoming Chinese demand.
The clock is ticking for farmers who haven’t made their elections for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
Gas prices are falling, but few can take advantage of the low prices as “social distancing” and increasingly stringent COVID-19 prevention restrictions keep people off of the roads and ethanol demand could fall.
Missouri Meerschaum Company is keeping the magic of corn cob pipes alive, even using a heritage corn hybrid dating back to the 1900s. The big cob creates the perfect pith for making pipes.
Is it time to test-drive a niche crop? There’s risk, but the rewards could be high. Don’t be afraid to try something new, but don’t let the excitement of a new possibility make you lose sight of your bottom line.
In the next few weeks, you have an important decision to make. Should you choose Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)? Your choice lasts through 2021. Signup ends March 15, 2020.
For Indiana farmer Jason Mauck, nothing is off limits. He’s experimenting with intercropping in new and creative ways that challenge even the most forward-thinking farmers.
After spells of record rain delayed planting and harvesting, at least one international customer is now complaining about the poor quality of U.S. corn.
Wondering where corn and soybean prices will headed? Watch these market signals, analysts say.
“I think this points us in the right direction and it shows us what the trend is going to be,” says Chip Flory, AgriTalk host.
MycoApply EndoPrime is an in-furrow corn treatment used to enhance the soil and ultimately yield. Valent is including four species of mycorrhizal fungi to improve corn’s performance.
For the past six years CNBC has created a “Disruptor 50” list, that features private companies with innovations changing the world. This year, three agricultural companies made the list.
The San Fransisco Superior Court will soon hear testimony from a man dying of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma who claims Roundup (glyphosate) caused his cancer.
The North Shelby Ag Leader plot (NSHS) is emblematic of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) spirit, a boots-on-the-ground experience centered squarely on education, community and legacy.
USDA is currently projecting near-record yields for the 2018 corn and soybean crops, but whether or not that actually comes to fruition will depend on nighttime temperatures here on out.