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USDA’s August crop production report cut the national corn yield and sent corn futures up more than 20¢. Now, Pro Farmer Crop Tour is gearing up for the first boots on the ground look at crop production this season.
USDA’s August reports came with surprises. From a cut to the corn yield, to the revisions in export demand, the changes fueled prices both Thursday and Friday. So, where does the market go from here? Analysts weigh in.
One year after wildfires ravaged Dave Daley’s herd, the California rancher is on a mission to save his family’s ranch legacy. But as his area is still scattered with scars, searching for solutions and calls for change.
U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil Corp, along with Chevron Corp, is seeking to bulk up in the burgeoning renewable fuels space by finding ways to make such products at existing facilities, Reuters sources said.
Lush cornfields and a picture-perfect sunset. The first-ever MLB game played at the “Field of Dreams” put not only agriculture on center stage but all of Iowa, as social media was buzzing. And agriculture played a part.
A once-a-century drought has lowered the water level of Argentina’s main grains transport river, reducing farm exports and boosting logistics costs in a trend that meteorologists said will likely continue into 2022.
On Thursday, NCBA announced a plan to address beef sustainability and solidify their commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability for the U.S. Cattle Industry.
USDA’s August crop production report produced a few surprises, including a 5 bu./a cut to the national corn yield. The report sent corn futures up nearly 20 cents immediately after the report was published.
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures climbed to a three-month high on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture slashed global production estimates.
U.S. CattleTrace is unveiling a new store for producers to buy RFID tags. CattleTrace says these types of tags can be difficult to find and buy in an online setting, which is why and it created the tag store.
The iconic “Field of Dreams” cornfields will come to life in Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 12, as two MLB teams prepare to face off at the first-time event. NCGA is an official sponsor of the game.
Western wildfires continue to rage in the west, as California’s biggest wildfire is leading to widespread evacuations of livestock. And now there are efforts underway to care for animals left behind.
Even with drought and meager crop conditions, the trade has recently had a high miss rate on USDA’s August projections and the analyst guesses this time have not allowed much room for error.
CattleFax says beef prices are near record high, while consumer and wholesale beef demand hit 30-year highs. While drought remains a concern, strong demand combined with higher prices are signaling an optimistic future
Ahead of USDA’s August supply and demand reports, analysts expect little change to yield, but what about demand? Jarod Creed and Mike North provide their expectations leading into Thursday’s reports.
On August 17, Pro Farmer scouts will be walking Illinois corn and soybean fields checking crop conditions and making annual yield projections.
China’s buying spree continued Wednesday with USDA confirming a a sale of 132,000 metric tons for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year. The five-day buying spree supported soybean prices.
Think about the tasks and duties that fill your day. Do you continually put some off? Are there ones you just don’t like? If so, it’s time to delegate.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Tuesday, and transportation could receive more than half the new funding slated in the bill, but the plan is expected to hit a major roadblock in the House.
Plant half the seed, yet maintain yield? Less is more for Adam Chappell: He’s all in on 76” rows and is “not going back.”
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined AgriTalk host Chip Flory on Tuesday to celebrate what he described as an important first step in the process of improving infrastructure in rural America and across the country.
Drought is deepening in Nebraska, but corn and soybean crops are hanging tough so far.
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From corn fields flattened to grain bins ripped to shreds, the scene was stark after the derecho ravaged the heartland on August 10, 2020. One year later, crop potential is promising, but rebuilding is still underway.
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Iowa farmers were just weeks away from harvest when 100 mph winds raced across their fields, flattening a year’s worth of work. A short film shows what farmers in the derecho’s path experienced on Aug. 10, 2020.
Flooded by freakish summer rains, southeast Arkansas farmers are trying to salvage their crop season after a $250M loss, and waiting on word about disaster designation.
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According to the weekly USDA Crop Progress report, the national corn condition ratings are still trailing last year at this time, but it was USDA’s double digit increase to Illinois ratings that sparked questions.