Three Steps to Lower Cash Rent
July 30, 2018
It’s possible to negotiate lower rent in the middle of an agreement with these factors in place. (AgWeb)
AG Headlines
Weather May Expedite Trade Agreement
July 30, 2018
Tough northern hemisphere wheat conditions may speed up deals, says cabinet member. (Morning Ag Clips)
A Soybean Over-Supply is Shaping Up
July 24, 2018
USDA bumped its production forecast up by 30 million bushels; markets hinge on trade. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
Fertilizer Prices May See Impact from Trade War
July 24, 2018
Soybean tariffs could prompt a switch to corn in 2019, driving up demand and price for nitrogen. (Ag Professional)
Will Soybean Crop Insurance Offset Lower Prices?
July 24, 2018
Payments could be less than total premiums if yields are relatively high. (Farm Doc Daily)
Grain in the Bin? The Meter is Running
July 10, 2018
Include the price of interest on storage costs and unload when profit opportunities arise. (Ag Professional)
Soybean Producers Hit by China Tariff
July 10, 2018
Soybeans represent 41% of U.S. products on China’s retaliatory tariff list. (Morning Ag Clips)
U.S. Corn Exports Hit All-Time High
July 10, 2018
7.7 million metric tons exported in April; projections rise due to poor So. American crops. (Morning Ag Clips)
What’s In Your Crop Marketing Plan?
June 29, 2018
On top of storage, procrastination can cost farmers a typically higher seasonal price. (Farm News)
Perdue: USDA Has “Tools” to Reduce Tariff Impact
June 29, 2018
Ag secretary say USDA is closely tracking impact of trade disruption on farm markets. (Brownfield Ag News)
Grain Stocks Report Could Move Markets
June 29, 2018
Here’s how the market reacted in previous years to July stocks and acreage numbers. (GrainBridge)
China May Increase Soybean Purchases
June 8, 2018
China has offered to boost purchases of American goods by about $25 billion this year. (The Farmer)
Over 1,000 Farmers Share How They Market Grain
June 8, 2018
2018 State of Grain Marketing Report says 23% don’t know key factor: production costs. (AgWeb)
Soybean Markets Feel Trade, Weather Issues
June 8, 2018
Analyst Kevin Van Trump weight the reasons behind bull soybean futures. (Corn + Soybean Digest)
Will Above-Normal Temps Boost Crops?
June 4, 2018
With abnormal heat, agronomists are weighing in on whether it will boost or harm crops. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
Update on U.S. Farm Bill Status
June 4, 2018
Slow progress, continued opposition on food aid, crop insurance, commodity payments. (AgWeb)