Driving Higher Soybean Yields: Weather, Genetics, Crop Management
February 1, 2018
A winning streak in soybeans has kept many farmers profitable. What’s behind it? (Farm Futures)
AG Headlines
Grain Marketing is Simple: Just Not Easy (2nd Edition Out)
January 19, 2018
A grain-marketing classic by Extension Agent Ed Usset covers key disciplines. (U of M Center for Farm Financial Management)
Cold Spells Problems for U.S. Winter Wheat
January 19, 2018
Freezing and lack of snow from Kansas south and west add to drought conditions. (Morning Ag Clips)
What the 2018 Farm Bill Means for America
January 19, 2018
Comprehensive legislation needs to address broad needs but also fit into new tax plan. (Morning Ag Clips)
USDA Confirms Large Grain Stocks, Markets React
January 12, 2018
The stockpiles of all U.S. grains and oilseeds continue to grow, says Jan. 12 report. (Successful Farming)
13 Lessons Learned from the Grain Markets
January 11, 2018
Don’t panic, and have a plan B and C are among columnist Bryce Knorr. (Farm Futures)
Ag Issues to Watch in 2018
January 11, 2018
From interest rates to crop yields, several factors will affect the ag economy. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
Stress-Test Farm Financials
January 3, 2018
Put some real numbers behind what-if scenarios, to evaluate how to deal with various prices. (AgWeb)
It’s 2018. What Will You Learn?
January 3, 2018
The best farmers aren’t shackled to the past, and they learn from their mistakes. (Farm Futures)
Improvements to Crop Insurance Continue
January 3, 2018
Changes to the federal program starting in 2017 will continue, including expanded options. (Morning Ag Clips)
Corn Stocks Down on Demand, Soybeans Supplies at Decade High
December 22, 2017
USDA lowers corn stocks on ethanol demand; raises soybean supply outlook. (USDA)
Top 6 New Years Resolutions for Farmers in 2018
December 22, 2017
Getting super-serious about marketing came up on top in publisher’s informal poll. (Successful Farming)
What Do the Tax Cuts Mean for Farmers?
December 22, 2017
Reform is predicted to lower taxes–more for farm businesses than W-2 filers. (Farm Bureau)
How to Better Your Bean Yields
December 15, 2017
Earlier planting may improve light quantity and quality, says DuPont agronomist. (Successful Farming)
Iowa Farmland Values Increase after Three-Year Decline
December 15, 2017
Land value survey shows a 2% increase since 2016. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
December Supply & Demand Report: No Curve Balls
December 15, 2017
Final year-end world grain stocks report had only small adjustments. (Farm Futures)