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The situation in the grain markets this spring looks much different than a year ago, says Jerry Gulke, president of Gulke Group. Unfortunately, the picture is not as price positive for the 2023 crops.

We all know one of the most dangerous phrases in business is: We’ve always done it this way.

With a focus on networking and business education, the 2023 Top Producer Summit welcomed farmers and ranchers to Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. 23-25.

With the popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles growing, long-term gasoline use could drop, taking ethanol consumption with it. Will ethanol continue to be the juggernaut in the corn market?

The grain markets are focused on planting progress — or the lack thereof. Jerry Gulke says the markets are building in weather premium as progress could see delays periodically especially in northern areas.

As you look at transitioning leadership and ownership of your farm to the next generation, be ready to tackle entitlement issues.

The July Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor showed several key changes from June including a bigger cut to corn and soybean yields, a drop in corn and soybean prices and more bullish cattle and hog prices.

Given today’s disconnection and selfishness, fretting over how people feel about work might be misplaced concern.

Sometimes it isn’t a matter of what direction prices are headed but where they are not headed. USDA has shaved demand, especially in corn. The long-term outlook might show corn prices have lower targets yet to come.

The major debate this year has been one of perceived tight stocks versus how high prices have or will impact global demand for U.S. agricultural commodities.