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U.S. pork exports to Mexico hit the second-highest on record in January, while another major meat processor says it’s shutting the doors on another pork processing plant as consolidation concerns continue to grow.

“We are really in a second phase of ag tech,” says Ryan Raguse, co-founder of Bushel. “We aren’t in an overly mature state—we’re still somewhere in the middle ground.”

Water alone will cool engines, but “coolant” improves cooling system performance.

Paul Neiffer, The Farm CPA, details some of the Biden administration’s 2025 budget plans and how they could affect farmers if approved. Of the provisions, only one would potentially help farmers, he says.

Jon Scheve looks for historical similarities to 2024 to determine if a corn price rally is even realistic.

The new 45Z tax credit passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, means a farmer’s carbon intensity score will soon be worth more, especially if your corn goes to an ethanol plant.

Corn and soybeans end higher Friday, despite lower wheat. Cattle recover with near to record cash. What’s next for crude oil? Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing has details.

AgDay TV Markets Now: Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing, says corn and soybeans on short covering and he thinks the funds may continue to cover short positions into the end of the month.

Members of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) crushed 186.2 million bu. of soybeans during February – by far the most ever for the month.

Jerry Gulke says he’d like to see another higher weekly close next week to help confirm the bottom is in the soybean market as well as a close above $12. A higher monthly close would be even more convincing.