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Estate Planning Takes on Greater Significance
Published February 20, 2024
The Census of Agriculture reaffirmed the trend toward larger farms. Farmers National Company Senior Vice President Matt Gunderson says the Census is generating a lot of discussion. "It's creating a conversation within production agriculture and internally in terms of what does…Keep Your Pencils Sharp
Published February 19, 2024
Mitchell Livestock Marketing Field Representative Lanning Edwards expects cattle numbers to continue to decline. “People that would normally background their calves have sold them already,” said Edwards. For those considering expanding herds or entering the cattle business, Edwards says it’s…Avoid Unforced Errors
Published February 19, 2024
A transitional market is difficult for everyone. Consus Ag Consulting Partner Angie Setzer says it is hard to sell $6 corn when you’ve sold $7 or $8 corn. The recent markets gave farmers a false sense of security. "For me, working…Record Feeder Calf Price Forecast
Published February 19, 2024
The contraction of the cattle herd is expected to continue this year. During the Ag Outlook Forum, USDA Livestock Economist Shayle Shagam said that will increase prices for cow-calf producers. "Feeder calves are gonna be very valuable. We anticipate hitting record…Demand for U.S. Ethanol Seen Around the World
Published February 19, 2024
During the U.S. Grains Council Winter Meeting in Guatemala, Chairman Brent Boydson recognized Japan as a growing market for U.S. ethanol. Citing a joint officer trade mission to Japan, Boydson said "Japan is looking at moving to a higher standard…Changing Demographics
Published February 19, 2024
National Pork Board Director of Domestic Market Development Neal Hull spoke during the Minnesota Pork Congress in Mankato. “We have to start looking at reaching younger consumers,” said Hull. “Millennials and GenZ consume less than half the pork a Boomer…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 18, 2024
U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter says dry bean exports are strong. The recent success of BeanCon held in Mexico was a testament to that strength. The conference also highlighted the healthy trade relationship the U.S. and Mexico…Canola Minute
Published February 18, 2024
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses the recent Canola Renewable Fuels Summit. It indicated demand for canola as a feedstock for renewable fuel will…SD Corn Comments
Published February 18, 2024
If corn yields are above average this year, the U.S. could have over 3 billion bushels in carryover. That makes the expansion of demand a priority. South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray shares more in this week's SD Corn…