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Record US Ethanol Exports
Line on Agriculture
Canada and Mexico are top export destinations for US Ethanol and Distiller's Dried Grains, respectively.
Southern Blight Disease and New School Meal Options
The Agribusiness Update
The fungal disease “southern blight” has been a perennial problem for processing tomatoes in the San Joaquin Valley but is now seen scattered in the Sacramento Valley fields, and the USDA joins the Education Department and other parent and school meal groups to celebrate new school meal options.
Sustainable Corn for China and Dairy Renewable Natural Gas
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Grains Council met with key Chinese stakeholders to discuss the eco-friendly benefits of the Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol, and Amp Americas, a dairy renewable natural gas company has completed a project that converts dairy waste into RNG.
Ukraine Proving Their Resiliance
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Grain Analyst Comments on Russia-Ukraine War and its impact on markets.
New High for Crop Insurance and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, farmers and ranchers bought crop insurance policies on more than 500 million acres last year, and the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from its April level.
New High for Crop Insurance and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, farmers and ranchers bought crop insurance policies on more than 500 million acres last year, and the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from its April level.
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the next steps in addressing the complex competition issues in ag markets and creating a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers, and the International Grains Council released its Market Report that shows a reduction in the forecast for world grains production.
U.S. Farmers Have a Touch Decision in the Next 10 Years
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Rabobank came out with their 10-year Grain and Oilseed Outlook Report. It shows that export competition is creating an oversupply of grains and that means farmers having to make tough decisions.
Winter Wheat Production Report and Solar Energy Rentals of Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmers are expected to produce 1.28 billion bushels of winter wheat this year, up 2% from last year, according to NASS, and as solar energy is gaining traction across the country, it’s surprising how much solar companies pay farmers to lease their land.
California's New Farm Labor Laws and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
California’s new farm labor organizing law has delivered wins for the union but also a string of allegations from employers, farmworkers and labor organizers, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama is now the second state to ban the sale of cultured meat, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
California's Good-Bad Water Supply and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Heavy rainstorms this spring have boosted California’s water supply for farming but have dampened farmers market attendance and crop selection, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Weekly Beef Exports Up 15%
This weeks Beef Exports were 15 % higher than the previous week and 4% higher over the month.
Beef Futures Steady
Cattle Futures steady following Tuesday’s selloff, as Cash cattle remain resilient.
Sell Off Continues In Beef Markets
The selloff continues in the Beef Market, as prices hit 60 day lows.
Beef Market Correction
Traders see a bit of a of correction in the Beef Market following the Cattle On Feed Report last.
Cattle Market Consilidates
Feeder Cattle fell sharply lower last week, as cash cattle prices remain red hot.
Corn Climbs Higher
The Corn Market picked up some momentum yesterday with export expectations in line with USDA estimates.
More Sideways Trading
Both the Beef and Grain Market fell into the red yesterday as outside markets continue to play a role in commodities.
Outside Markets Weigh In On Beef Market
Finally the Beef Market cools off as Live and Feeders found resistance in front running contracts.