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Mexico Changes Course on Corn and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
The incoming government in Mexico will discard a goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production, and farmer sentiment lowered in June with a Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105.
Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.
Cropland rental rates
Idaho Ag Today
USDA data shows that the Idaho counties with the most cows also have the highest average rental rates for cropland.
Farmer Sentiment Index Up 6 Points and American Cropland Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July, and the sale price for good cropland in rural America continues upward.
Cropland Value Higher and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports 2020 cropland value up nearly 8%, and Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer higher in August.
Use of Cover Crops Grows and Vilsack on Enforcing USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says use of cover crops grown on more us farm land than ever before, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's top priorities include enforcing U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
CFAP Opens Up to More Crops and Organic Cropland Rents Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's CFAP opens up again to more crops and commodities, and Organic cropland tends to bring a 25% rent premium.
Alt-meat Industry Booming and Cropland Harvested Down
The Agribusiness Update
Competition is surging in the Alt-meat industry, and USDA numbers show cropland harvested hits six year low.
Ethanol Not Causing Cropland Expansion
Food Forethought
The USDA now offers proof that ethanol production is not the real culprit when it comes to "indirect land use change".