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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
Most crop forecasters are accounting for sharp yield losses, but production estimates signal they are still too high on harvested corn acreage.
It is said, “a bullish market must eat everyday,” and that fact may make it difficult for fertilizer to measure up to the market hype.
Fertilizer market has become extremely volatile and has attracted a lot of investor interest.
Follow #corncollege12 to hear how this year’s drought conditions affected the growing season.
Firm is eyeing several potential sites in Iowa and one Illinois site.
Announced dividend is 400% increase since February of this year.
Kip Tom shares the impact the drought is having on his crop with the Weather Channel.
Front-month contracts post new all-time highs according to weekly continuation chart.
Prices continue to surge as traders factor in yield losses and try to find a price that slows demand.
Drought to remain its stronghold on country at least through October.
Dry In Argentina; wet in southern Brazil
USDA, RFA deny rumors of a change coming in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Canadian paper raises question of whether or not U.S. anti-trust laws apply to actions taken outside of the U.S.
NWS expects drought to stick around remainder of the growing season.
It’s a packed house today in Fargo, N.D. at the Farm Journal Legacy workshop. Register for the Omaha, Neb., workshop today!
Traders are anticipating another significant downturn in crop condition ratings this afternoon and a reduction in USDA’s yield projections in Wednesday’s Supply & Demand Report.
Traders’ focus remains on drought stress across the Corn Belt.
Funds are loading up on long corn positions as crop conditions and yield expectations decline.
New rules designed to regulate distribution and storage of fertilizer.
Expects growth in chemical markets to accelerate as global economies mend.
Tips on successful succession planning from Farm Journal succession planning expert Kevin Spafford.
Will our farmers and ranchers have enough sustainable, healthy farm and ranch land to meet the challenge?
World’s largest fertilizer firm sees no new potash mines opening for five years.
India seeks to gain strategic investment in Belarus potash company.
Analysts point out fertilizer stocks usually rally from June to December.
Firm sees yield cuts due to dry weather prompting higher fertilizer use for 2013 crops.
Useful update on nitrogen management.