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Lean hog futures finished slightly higher Tuesday. The strengthening U.S. dollar may be a factor, but there are also other fundamentals playing into the market.

Just a day ahead of two major USDA reports, soybean prices slid. The May contract closed 26 cents lower on Tuesday, with prices settled at $13.66. Corn saw similar action on the CME Tuesday.

Improving farm profitability is more important than ever, so is sustaining the environment and waterways.

As stewards of the land, farmers respect nature. By planting forested buffers within 35 feet of all streams on their farms, farmers can protect waterways and build habitats.

Canadian farmers are understandably upset with the new carbon tax, which will primarily be tacked on to fossil fuels like gasoline and natural gas in a classic economic tactic to lower consumption and emissions.

Argentina said on Monday it had suspended 15 meat exporters for dodging industry regulations, derailing at least 40 tonnes of shipments from one of the world’s best-known beef producers.

The March 31 Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports are known for a surprise or two, as well as causing some price volatility.

President Biden’s $3 trillion infrastructure is expected to include a large focus on climate. The sudden switch in policy focus isn’t just occurring in the U.S, it’s also a large focus in Canada.

Multiple Senators yesterday proposed a transfer tax on appreciated assets either during lifetime or at death. The details are grim for many farm operations if the Act ever gets into law.