Corn
From the normal aggressors such as Mother Nature, weeds and insects, to all-new challenges from COVID-19 fallout, 2020 is shaping up to be a lower-than-forecasted profit year for the golden grain.
While oil proved it’s possible commodities can trade blow $0, it may not be probable. Analysts say the driving factor is demand.
Corn prices continue to creep lower, but what will it take to push prices higher? Mark Gold and Sam Hudson discuss markets on U.S. Farm Report this week.
Ethanol prices are in a free fall due to fewer people driving and a recent price war. As some ethanol plants shutter production, facilities may start producing for DDGs to meet the possible upcoming Chinese demand.
Gas prices are falling, but few can take advantage of the low prices as “social distancing” and increasingly stringent COVID-19 prevention restrictions keep people off of the roads and ethanol demand could fall.
The clock is ticking for farmers who haven’t made their elections for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
Is it time to test-drive a niche crop? There’s risk, but the rewards could be high. Don’t be afraid to try something new, but don’t let the excitement of a new possibility make you lose sight of your bottom line.
Missouri Meerschaum Company is keeping the magic of corn cob pipes alive, even using a heritage corn hybrid dating back to the 1900s. The big cob creates the perfect pith for making pipes.
In the next few weeks, you have an important decision to make. Should you choose Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)? Your choice lasts through 2021. Signup ends March 15, 2020.
For Indiana farmer Jason Mauck, nothing is off limits. He’s experimenting with intercropping in new and creative ways that challenge even the most forward-thinking farmers.