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Follow Wheat Harvest With Soil Sampling
Published August 3, 2022
While spring wheat harvest is still a few weeks away, CHS Ag Services Agronomy Department Manager Chris Kolstoe is reminding farmers to think about soil sampling for next season's crops. "The best time to soil sample is right behind the…A Chance to Reflect on the Season
Published August 3, 2022
CHS Ag Services General Manage Ryan Anderson says is been a busy spring and summer. "I feel like we're at a point where we can finally breathe." Supply chain issues have not been a big issue. "Overall, there may have…Weather Uncertainties Remain for the Grain Markets
Published August 3, 2022
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Alan Knobloch says traders are pulling money off the table because of weather uncertainty. "The market is basically standing here saying what's going on? We don't want to own this stuff. We've got a bigger crop…Ag Economy Barometer Gets Slight Boost in July
Published August 3, 2022
The July Ag Economy Barometer shows an increase in farmer sentiment compared to the June survey results. The July findings reflect more optimism of current and future economic conditions on the farm. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert…New Surface Transportation Board Legislation Introduced
Published August 3, 2022
House Agriculture and Transportation Committee leadership introduced legislation to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board. The bill requires rail contracts to include service delivery standards and remedies. The bill also provides the Surface Transportation Board with clear direction to resolve common…A Deep Dive into Farm Bill Funding
Published August 3, 2022
With rising production costs, agriculture groups are asking for more money in the farm safety net for the next farm bill. Texas A&M Agriculture and Food Policy Center Co-Director Bart Fischer says an increase in baseline funding is not an…Firm Financial Footing
Published August 3, 2022
American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson is concerned what rising input costs could mean for U.S. farmers heading into 2023. "If high input costs move into 2023, that means even tighter operating margins for producers."…Undersecretary Highlights Climate and Disaster Aid
Published August 3, 2022
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson moderated a Sweetener Symposium panel with USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie. Much of the conversation centered around climate smart agriculture. "There's a lot of concern in agriculture about reducing the carbon footprint and having…ND Winter Wheat Harvest Moves Quickly
Published August 3, 2022
Portland, North Dakota farmer Ross Thykeson is wrapping up winter wheat harvest. Harvest started the final week of July. "It's a nice crop; iIt flowered before we got this heat," said Thykeson. "I wish we had more winter wheat." The…