Ag Business Articles
Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
Published April 16, 2024
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza
Published April 16, 2024
During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. "We've made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we've…South America Corn and Soybean Harvests Reports Mixed
Published April 16, 2024
Argentina’s corn and soybean harvest is in full swing. Soybean and Corn Advisor agronomist Michael Cordonnier says things are looking good there, while Brazil's corn forecasts suffer some setbacks. "I would say 30 to 40% of the safrinha corn in…Breaking Down Bull Sale Trends
Published April 16, 2024
It has been a historic season for seedstock cattle sales. "We've seen a ton of demand with averages higher than we've ever seen them before," said Karoline Rose Bohannan, co-owner, K Rose Cattle Company. Despite a strong bull market, prices…McCoy Joins Torrey Group
Published April 16, 2024
The Torrey Advisory Group has added Nona McCoy to its policy team. Most recently, McCoy was on the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee staff. Previously, she had senior staff positions with both the House and Senate agriculture committees. The Torrey Advisory…NASS Appoints Honig as ASB Chair
Published April 15, 2024
Lance Honig has been appointed as chair of USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Board and director of the methodology division. Honig has served in an acting capacity in both roles since last fall. As chair, Honig will lead the preparation and dissemination…Plant Based Products Conference Focuses on Farmers and Processors
Published April 15, 2024
The Plant Based Products Council held their second conference in Omaha, Nebraska last week. PBPC Executive Director James Glueck said this conference highlights and builds relationships between farmers and processors in the industry. This year’s event had a heavy focus…Mississippi River Levels Stable For Now
Published April 15, 2024
While water levels are higher now than this time last year, the Mississippi River could still see issues if drought expands in the Midwest. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek explains that while water levels have rebounded since last…The Dry Bean Scene
Published April 15, 2024
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says dry bean acres are expected to find a good supply/demand balance this year. Acres should be higher than last year. He says in this week's Dry Bean Scene that prices have held more…