BUSINESS
Corn and soybean prices got an early boost from USDA’s Crop Production report released Oct. 11, even though grains took a beating the following day.
Here’s a look at what writers across the country said about that issue, along with crop chemicals and commodity swaps, this weekend.
While crude oil prices have fluctuated in a narrow range this winter, natural gas prices have plummeted.
Volatile weather patterns are likely to persist in 2012.
Many questions surround the availability of trading funds from MF Global account holders.
Higher fertilizer costs continue the trend of higher production costs for corn, leading to higher break-even corn prices necessary to cover costs.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana, will be resurveyed.
Be ready for changes when you visit your crop insurance agent this year.