Farm Program Deadlines Extended by USDA Due to shutdown, applications for market facilitation payments and other programs is now Feb. 14. (USDA)
Controlling the Controllables Managing input costs and developing a pre-harvest marketing plan are keys to profit. (Wallaces Farmer)
2019 Outlook: Corn Acres to Rise, Soybeans Decline USDA predicts corn will be up 3.3%, soybeans down 4.7% in 2019 acreage. (Ag Professional)
China Willing to Buy $30 Billion More Products The offer comes as part of a memorandum in ongoing negotiations on tariffs and subsidies. (AgWeb)
Brazilian Ag Trade Expanding Progress in trade talks: Brazil agrees to ease trade barriers for U.S. wheat, pork, and beef. (Brownfield)
Farm Financial Squeeze? 5 Ways to Manage While 44% of surveyed farmers are worried, less than 6% are considered financially vulnerable. (Farm Futures)
What to Do if You’re Waiting on an Operating Loan There’s a crunch on loan processing. Provide more information and ask for credit from suppliers. (AgWeb)
What is Your Crop Marketing Plan? In a written plan, set price and time objectives, and learn about tools like minimum price contracts. (Farm News)
Ag Census: Farms Get Larger, Owners Change Average age is older, more females are principals, and top 5% create 75% of sales. (Farm Progress)
Grain Marketing Mind Games: How to Reduce Anxiety Write a plan, have realistic expectations and don’t use market high as benchmark. (AgFax)
