China Willing to Buy $30 Billion More Products
February 21, 2019
The offer comes as part of a memorandum in ongoing negotiations on tariffs and subsidies. (AgWeb)
AG Headlines
2019 Outlook: Corn Acres to Rise, Soybeans Decline
February 21, 2019
USDA predicts corn will be up 3.3%, soybeans down 4.7% in 2019 acreage. (Ag Professional)
Why One Market Analyst Expects a Slight Bump Higher
February 4, 2019
Kevin Van Trump says So. American weather and updated USDA data could add some momentum. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
Controlling the Controllables
February 4, 2019
Managing input costs and developing a pre-harvest marketing plan are keys to profit. (Wallaces Farmer)
Farm Program Deadlines Extended by USDA
February 4, 2019
Due to shutdown, applications for market facilitation payments and other programs is now Feb. 14. (USDA)
The Most Important Resolution for Your 2019 Grain Marketing
February 4, 2019
To prepare for either side of the range, implement a strategy that takes emotion out of decisions. (GrainBridge)
Women Marketing Grain Course Starts in Feb.
January 17, 2019
Iowa State offers four weekly classes on marketing terms, cycles, strategies. (Wallaces Farmer)
Should Producers Be Reducing Risk?
January 17, 2019
Market analyst Kevin Van Trump optimistic about trade deal with China. (Farm Futures)
Government Closure Impacting Market
January 17, 2019
Data vacuum keeps markets uncertain after Jan. stocks report is postponed. (USDA)
2nd MFP Payments Available
January 7, 2019
USDA announces it is moving ahead with final round of payments. Sign up byJan. 15. (Wallaces Farmer)
Expect Slightly Lower Corn, Soybean Prices
January 7, 2019
Trade issues, global inventory, and slowing economic growth indicate a challenging 2019. (AgWeb)
Shutdown Delays Key January Reports
January 7, 2019
USDA has indefinitely delayed big supply-and-demand report originally set for Jan. 11 (Successful Farmer)
Land Market Shows Some Resiliency
December 27, 2018
Areas that produced strong crops are “out-busheling” weakness in crop prices. (Wallaces Farmer)
Fertilizer Prices Move Higher
December 27, 2018
Anhydrous and UAN fertilizers significantly higher than last month, leading higher retail prices. (Progressive Farmer)
New Farm Bill’s Commodities Payments
December 27, 2018
Farmers can switch between ACR and PLC payments; other provisions explained. (High Plains Journal)
2019 Soybean Export Potential Faces Headwinds
December 19, 2018
South American production offsets the news of possible trade progress with China.(Successful Farmer)