Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
Jon Scheve discusses why corn prices might continue to go down for the next few months while soybean prices could have upside potential.
Aspiring snail farmer in Ghana empowers women in agriculture, aiming to meet local demand and potentially export to Europe.
Jon Scheve discusses the different “marketing tools” farmers should have in their “marketing toolbox” to maximize profitability.
Jon Scheve discusses similarities of corn and bean prices in October between 2022 and 2023.
We’ve got to tell our farming stories—and when we tell them with honesty and authority, we’ll win hearts and minds and defend our freedom to farm.
If farmers can experience a financial incentive in carbon farming that supports the practices and measurement strategies they have in place, many will begin working with imagination to become excellent carbon farmers.
Jon Scheve discusses why corn may trade in a sideways range through harvest. However, beans might have more opportunity.
This blog describes some steps taken in local and state jurisdictions to restrain the rate of groundwater withdrawal, but most parts of the country have taken no action in this area. A more holistic approach is needed.
Jon Scheve discusses why corn prices might still go lower based upon the stocks-to-use ratio and historical trending.
India and the world are better because Swaminathan gave us the Green Revolution. Our job as his inheritors in the 21st century is to make it an Evergreen Revolution.
The rate of groundwater withdrawal from aquifers is increasing in many parts of the country, and agricultural use in irrigation is accounting for much of that change. Climate change may be accelerating this trend.
Grain markets are showing some signs of life in the overnight and early morning trade, is a seasonal low coming sooner rather than later?
Jon Scheve discusses how likely corn will rally and walks through 5 considerations when deciding between storing corn or soybeans at harvest if storage is limited.
Jon Scheve discusses how to ask farmers questions to get the best perspective.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Are we close to a bottom in corn? Market Strategist Matt Bresnahan breaks down the chart and shares his take on the corn market.
Some farmers on social media have suggested the U.S. might be out of corn because of high basis bid values in the Corn Belt. Jon Scheve thinks the inverses in futures and the basis market during the summer are the cause.
If the organic sector maintains its “zero tolerance” approach to gene editing, organic growers will be left with older genetics, further widening the productivity gap between organic and non-organic.
Corn and soybeans were lower on the week while wheat posted its first weekly gain in what seems like a lifetime.
Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.
Grain markets remain mostly rangebound while cattle futures climbed to new highs. Lean hogs finished the day under moderate pressure.
Jon Scheve discusses why farmers should never sell cash corn.
A sneak peek into next week’s USDA report as well as our weekly market recap.
Corn futures continue to hold ground while soybeans test MUST HOLD support. Will the ratio between the two start to narrow?
Jon discusses yield uncertainty for corn and beans. Plus, final thoughts on the 2022 marketing year.