Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
This blog summarizes the 60-plus year history of the European’s Common Agricultural Policy, from its launch as a system set up to protect producers in six European countries to today’s 27-member EU exporting behemoth.
Two recent studies confirm the notion that greater use of conserving practices such as no-till and cover cropping can reduce the incidence of prevented planting under the federal crop insurance program.
Released in March, the sixth IPCC assessment report finds that the planet is likely to exceed the 1.5 degree C warming target established in the Paris Accord, which will put more stress on the global agricultural sector.
This blog describes advances in agricultural biotechnology in recent decades, and how gene editing techniques can be used to help farmers adjust to climate change.
Jon Scheve explains why it is impossible to predict corn prices.
Mexico must reverse its present course and embrace the technology and trade that helps all Mexicans thrive.
On Jan. 1, 2023, the percentage immediately deductible through bonus depreciation (a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) went from 100% to 80%. It will continue dropping by 20% each year until it reaches zero.
Jon Scheve discusses if corn prices will rally back from the recent decline. Plus, how to make extra profit in a sideways market.
Many analysts are looking for a lower cattle trade following Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. These are the levels to watch for:
It’s a mixed bag to start the week, here are the headlines and levels to keep an eye on to start a new week of trade.
The Cattle on Feed report was released yesterday afternoon, here’s a look at the numbers and how they compared to estimates.
The best way for farmers to celebrate Earth Day: Devoting ourselves to growing as much food as possible, using the best technologies to do it in a sustainable way so that future generations can join us.
Jon Scheve discusses market factors that may be indicating corn prices could go even higher.
Here’s been some great trading opportunities in grain markets to start the week. Here’s how things are looking ahead of today’s USDA report.
Jon Scheve explains another corn straddle trade where he made a profit during a sideways market.
The smallest seeds can grow into the biggest trees—and something similar appears to have happened a couple of weeks ago when Dutch voters moved a pro-farmer party into power in provincial elections.
Jon Scheve provides historical background of changes in corn and bean acres between planting intentions surveys and final report trends.
With hydroponic technology applied as an agricultural practice to improve both water sustainability and water quality, we are showcasing another example of sustainable farming at work that is improving food security.
Jon Scheve ranks all of the USDA reports by importance to farmers.
Live cattle and feeder cattle futures continue to consolidate with dueling fundamentals. Lean hogs were positive on the day, is a low in?
We live in a world of water scarcity—and water will become only more precious as the global population swells beyond 8 billion people and the climate continues to change in unpredictable ways.
Grain markets are grinding higher in the early morning trade, thanks in part to a weakening US Dollar.
Jon Scheve discusses why corn may have hit a floor price and a rally may come in the short term.
Grain markets are green in the early morning trade, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!