Farmers Tell Ag Secretary to Maintain Crop Insurance
September 15, 2017
In a pre-farm bill listening session, farmers have urged Sonny Perdue to keep their safety net.... Read More
15 Cost-Effective Fertilizer Tips
September 15, 2017
A U of M nutrient specialist recommends ways to get the most from phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.... Read More
USDA Raises Corn, Soybean Production Yield Estimates
September 15, 2017
The USDA expects record soybean production, along with the third largest corn crop on record.... Read More
10 Ways to Manage Your Business During Challenging Times
September 8, 2017
January advice is still timely: Producers who are prepared with a plan will be better positioned for continued success.... Read More
Survey Indicates Fewer Soybean Acres for 2018
September 8, 2017
Prospects of a shorter 2017 corn crop may buoy feelings about planting more corn acres at the cost of... Read More
Will Cool Weather Mean Extended Growing Season?
September 8, 2017
Midwest temperatures dropping into the 50s at night may extend the growing season and put harvest a little later.... Read More
Listening Session Gives Congress an Earful
September 1, 2017
Farmers at Farm Progress Show provide valuable input ahead of the next farm bill.... Read More
Wheat Still Has Hope Amidst Dark Clouds
September 1, 2017
The pullback from summer highs provides hope for growers looking to sell 2017 inventory.... Read More
Farmers Face Vendor Lock-in as Ag Goes Digital
September 1, 2017
As farmers begin to make purchase decisions around data, they must take precautions.... Read More
Cooler, Drier Weather for the Corn Belt
August 28, 2017
Beneficial rains recently will go a long way to help the corn and soybean crops finish well.... Read More
Estimating Corn Yield Prior to Harvest
August 28, 2017
The Yield Component Method is the most popular prediction method because it can be used well ahead of harvest.... Read More
Crop Conditions Remain Steady
August 28, 2017
According to the USDA NASS report, 48% of corn is in good condition, down from the 49% last week... Read More
ADM Highlights New Mobile Technology, Products and Services at 2017 Farm Progress Show
August 22, 2017
New offerings aim to help farmers “keep their business on track”
DECATUR, Ill., Aug. 22, 2017—Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:... Read More
Corn, Soybean Exports Up on Week
August 21, 2017
Physical shipments of beans, corn, and wheat were more than what’s needed weekly to meet USDA projections.... Read More
Midwest Agronomists Talk Mid-August Crop Progress
August 21, 2017
Some agronomists believe yields will be challenged, especially when one considers that 40% of Iowa is in a moderate... Read More
Will the Eclipse Affect Maturing Soybeans?
August 21, 2017
Soybeans are sensitive but only to night length, not day length.... Read More
Old Crop Soybean Exports Hit Marketing Year Low
August 15, 2017
The USDA reports that old crop sales for corn and soybeans were lower than expected for the week ending... Read More
Record Corn Crops Out of the South
August 15, 2017
In Louisiana, some farmers are already 50% harvested, with yield averages of 230 bushels per acre.... Read More
Farmers Report Variable Crops as August Begins
August 14, 2017
Volatile seems to be the word of the season in farm country this year.... Read More
FDA Approves Heart-healthy Claim for Soy Oil
August 3, 2017
The approval follows the American Heart Association’s confirmation of benefits for cardiovascular health.... Read More
USDA Corn Rating Falls, Soybean Rating Rises
August 3, 2017
The USDA has rated 61% of the corn crop good or excellent, compared with 76% a year ago.... Read More
Historic Drought Hammers Dakotas, Montana
August 3, 2017
Growers are forced to make difficult decisions regarding cattle, corn, and wheat.... Read More
Capture Seasonally Better Prices for Your Soybeans
April 26, 2017
Watching spring soybean markets, hoping positive price trends will last? Then you’ll be interested in an Average Seasonal Price... Read More
Plan Before You Plant: Spring Markets Won’t Wait
April 3, 2017
You’ve purchased inputs, your fuel tanks are full, and you’re ready to roll. In just days, you’ll be planting.... Read More
Get Ready for Potential Market Volatility on March 31
March 14, 2017
With a warmer-than-average winter across much of the U.S., you’re probably itching to get to the field. But don’t... Read More
Take Initiative to Make Online Grain Offers and Fertilizer Bids
February 9, 2017
It’s a key time of year for your grain marketing. Your bins may be full and you’d prefer to... Read More
Resolve to Be Disciplined in Your Grain Marketing Decisions
January 11, 2017
Welcome to 2017! We hope you’ve had a restful holiday season, and that you’re sticking to your New Year’s... Read More
Get More “Base Hits” with Spring Market Trends in Corn
December 7, 2016
In 2003, Michael Lewis authored Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game. If you’ve seen the movie version,... Read More
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Marketing Partners Advisory: Weekly Conference Call Recap
September 19, 2017
Marketing Partners Advisory comments about recommendations for 2017 corn and soybeans. Dryness remains in portions of the U.S. and... Read More