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Analysis and insights from experts across the agriculture industry.
Greenhouses change the farming equation. They protect crops from weather while admitting sunlight. Farmers supply water, fertilizer as needed and crops flourish in locations where they would otherwise shrivel and die.
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This article discusses market variables that could force a rally this summer or why corn prices could fall to $5 by Thanksgiving.
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First envisioned in the 1990’s after the US government relaxed restrictions on GPS signals, precision ag technology can help farmers reduce inputs such as fuel and fertilizer, saving money and helping the environment.
This article discusses the variables impacting the market right now both from a bullish and bearish point of view.
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The House passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2) last week. It increases the required minimum distribution age to 75 beginning in 2023. We review the key details.
This article summarizes the latest USDA report and discusses what will impact corn and soybean prices in the next few months.
Efforts to feed hungry people were pursued as part of FDR’s New Deal, with programs feeding people in schools and homes with surplus food. Full authority came later--School Lunch program in 1946, food stamps in 1964.
This article discusses a recent trade I made to sell some of my old crop corn.
Can cattle futures rally ahead of today’s Cattle on Feed report?
The President signed legislation on March 15 which provided funding for the federal government for fiscal year 2022. This includes the budget for USDA, which received a 4.4 percent increase year over year.
This article discusses what market variables are impacting basis prices currently and what to expect over the next few months.
For 13 of the last 15 years, from March 19th to April 17th, October feeder cattle have followed this trend. Will this be an on-trend year?
Cattle futures were able to rally today, ahead of the seasonal trend that is set to start this week.
This article discusses what happened this week and market factors currently impacting prices.
May corn futures are entering a seasonal trend that has played out for 13 of the last 15 years. Will this year fit into the historical trend?
When farmers use less fertilizer crops grow less food. That’s an iron law of agronomics. Now it combines with an iron law of economics: When farmers grow less food, the cost of feeding families spirals out of control.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered price spikes and broad concerns in three important global markets that affect agriculture--oil and gas, fertilizer, and grains.
This article discusses how the war on Ukraine is affecting grain prices right now and how this will impact markets long term.
Farmers who buy land may be entitled to a deduction of part of that purchase for excess fertility. However, be aware that this requires ordinary income recapture when you sell the land.
Farmers who filed by March 1 but did not file the required Form 7203 have until April 18 to file a Superseding return. This will correct that issue with no penalty.
Market Watch is a weekly overview of factors driving prices of ag commodities. It is not intended as trading advice. For detailed strategy and advice, call Brugler Marketing @ 402-697-3623.
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This article discusses the factors impacting the market right now for both corn and beans and what to expect in the coming months.
This is what the New York Times propaganda series refuses to understand: Farmers work for everyone as we grow the food, feed, fiber and fuel the world needs.
We respond to questions about the March 1 filing deadline (but not Due Date).