Opinion
Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
Jon Scheve discusses how issues in Ukraine and Brazil may mean upside potential for corn.
Jon Scheve discusses findings from the latest USDA report and why corn prices may go up.
Weekly overview of the agricultural commodity markets, compiled by Brugler Marketing & Management LLC. Not intended as trading advice. Call 402-697-3623 for more information.
The study of animal disease emerged as a systematic science in the 18th century, and USDA first engaged in such work in 1883. USDA’s new National Bio- and AgroDefense Facility is on the verge of opening in Kansas.
Corn futures were able to rally back near the top end of the December trading range but face several technical barriers. Will last week’s USDA report be enough to help prices breakout?
GMOs like Bt eggplant won’t wipe away all our troubles—but the virtual elimination of the biggest threat to our crop will make eggplant farming more rewarding than ever before.
Jon Scheve provides rationale for why soybean prices may go up or down in 2023
When “agvocates” do their work, the truth prevails—and farmers benefit from new opportunities.
Jon Scheve discusses why corn prices may go up or down in 2023.
Jon Scheve discusses trades that increase profits during sideways markets.
Jon Scheve explains why farmers should not use “free” storage offered by commercial facilities because it isn’t actually free. There are hidden fees for the farmer and it artificially lowers prices for all farmers.
There’s been recent developments in the U.S. farmland market, including policymakers’ concerns about foreign ownership of such assets.
This article discusses several recent trades that allowed me to collect additional profits in a range-bound market through harvest.
Mechanization has boosted farmer’s yields and increased profits, giving African agriculture a genuine future.
This article details trades I made throughout the growing season that allowed me to keep upside potential on 70% of my production while maintaining a profitable floor price.
The crop technology ban is a dangerous decision not founded in science—and it is not necessary. Mexico would mandate this economic and nutritional misery upon itself.
Every cowboy has a story about how choices his ancestors made resulted in the life they’re living today. Many of us are thankful for blessings we didn’t recognize as such at the time.
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Vertical farms have sprung up all around the developed world since the first one was opened in Singapore in 2012. However, most still struggle with high energy use, putting their further expansion in question.
March soybean futures have trended higher for 14 of the last 15 years from November 16th to January 9th.
We’ve posted before that many companies are pushing Employee Retention Credits (ERC) when farmers and other taxpayers likely don’t qualify. We now know that the new 300 IRS staff will be aggressively auditing ERC claims.
This article discusses variables impacting if soybean prices will go higher or lower in the short and long term.