AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Thursday May 9th, 2024

A Squeeze on Agriculture by Interest Rates

California Ag Today
Rabobank’s RaboResearch team recently released its bimonthly North American Agribusiness Review.

Thursday Apr 4th, 2024

Recent USDA Corn Numbers Surprise the Markets

Line on Agriculture
USDA's March Prospective Plantings report has corn numbers higher than expected.

Friday Mar 29th, 2024

Weekly Beef Exports Up 15%

This weeks Beef Exports were 15 % higher than the previous week and 4% higher over the month.

Thursday Mar 28th, 2024

Beef Futures Steady

Cattle Futures steady following Tuesday’s selloff, as Cash cattle remain resilient.

Wednesday Mar 27th, 2024

Sell Off Continues In Beef Markets

The selloff continues in the Beef Market, as prices hit 60 day lows.

Tuesday Mar 26th, 2024

Beef Market Correction

Traders see a bit of a of correction in the Beef Market following the Cattle On Feed Report last.

Monday Mar 25th, 2024

Potato Export Challenges Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry is doing a great job of generating sizeable export markets, creating around $4.78 billion in economic activity.

Monday Mar 25th, 2024

Cattle Market Consilidates

Feeder Cattle fell sharply lower last week, as cash cattle prices remain red hot.

Friday Mar 22nd, 2024

Potato Export Challenges Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry is doing a great job of generating sizeable export markets, creating around $4.78 billion in economic activity.

Friday Mar 22nd, 2024

Corn Climbs Higher

The Corn Market picked up some momentum yesterday with export expectations in line with USDA estimates.

Thursday Mar 21st, 2024

More Sideways Trading

Both the Beef and Grain Market fell into the red yesterday as outside markets continue to play a role in commodities.

Wednesday Mar 20th, 2024

Outside Markets Weigh In On Beef Market

Finally the Beef Market cools off as Live and Feeders found resistance in front running contracts.

Monday Mar 18th, 2024

Weekly Cattle Update

Feeders and Live Cattle hit a bit of a lull last Thursday but finished the week on in the Green.

Monday Mar 18th, 2024

California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down

The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.

Friday Mar 15th, 2024

Ag Trade Opportunities Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The 100th anniversary of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind.

Friday Mar 15th, 2024

Ag Trade Opportunities Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The 100th anniversary of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind.

Friday Mar 15th, 2024

California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged

The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.