Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
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Jon Scheve discusses the likelihood of USDA changing the average corn yield in Friday’s WASDE report based on crop condition observations, the drought monitor, high-tech tools and social media.
On a planet with more people than ever before, the discovery of phosphate means that fertilizer will remain a viable food production tool for most of the rest of the century.
It was a sea of red in the grain markets today with corn, soybeans, and wheat all trading lower, this despite some good news on the demand front.
Trading ranges have continued to expand as uncertainty remains. These are the levels we are keeping a close eye on for today’s trade.
While most Midwest farmers utilize a corn-soybean crop rotation, it would help them from an agronomic and economic viewpoint to consider adding a small grain as a third crop in their rotations.
Jon Scheve explains why the recent corn rally is impacted more by the war in Ukraine than weather. Plus, a recent trade example using puts to put in a floor price with unlimited upside potential in corn.
Grain futures were higher in the overnight trade but faded through the regular trading hours with corn and wheat finishing the day lower
Jon Scheve discusses the recent USDA report and shows how demand issues may impact corn and bean prices over the next few months.
As New Zealand farmers continue to build dairy production, they’re also determined to lead the way in sustainability through technological innovation.
At the top of our spinal cord sits the reptilian brain, which is responsible for instinctive responses when we smell, see, hear and touch certain things. Here are a few instant triggers for farmers. Read with caution.
Grain markets were mixed through the early morning trade but finished the day sharply lower following a bearish USDA report. Here’s a look at how things shook out.
Jon Scheve discusses bean highlights from the recent USDA report and estimates where bean prices will go based upon different national yield averages.
Another week is in the books, here’s what happened in the grain markets.
Jon Scheve shares highlights from last week’s USDA report and futures projections based upon different national yield averages.
Most agricultural co-ops are often invisible to consumers, even as they keep grocery prices in check by letting farmers stay economically sustainable.
Corn and soybean futures have been under heavy pressure over the last two weeks, trading back to their original breakout points from June 15th. Will support hold?
Jon Scheve discusses how the upcoming USDA report could impact prices. Plus some recent trade he made and why.
A new FAO report on the status of women in agri-food systems finds that women have made some progress in a few areas since 2011, but still lag behind men in key areas such as land ownership and agricultural productivity.