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Liquidity is the Key
Published May 15, 2020
Cash flow was a problem a year ago and that has been repeated this spring. AgriFinancial Regional Sales Officer Brian Brandt was part of a farm financial presentation Thursday and said cash flow remains a priority. "Cash is king and…IEG Vantage Adjusts Acreage Forecast
Published May 15, 2020
IEG Vantage is estimating 2020 corn acreage at 94.2 million acres. That compares to the latest USDA estimate of 97 million acres. The private analytics firm, formerly known as Informa Economics, calls for U.S. soybean acreage at 85.9 million. That’s…Schafer Dives Into the Issue of Trade and Biotechnology
Published May 15, 2020
Former Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer, who served two terms as North Dakota's governor, is featured in the latest podcast from ClimateAi. Regarding the issue of food security, Schafer emphasized the importance of biotech crops. "The European Union oppresses African countries…Investing in the Future of SD Agriculture
Published May 14, 2020
South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide said FFA sponsors got creative in connecting with FFA members at convention. "We still had a career carnival and workshops. Usually, those are hands-on, but this year, they were done via video.…Plenty of Headwinds in Agriculture
Published May 14, 2020
Prices are low in most sectors of agriculture right now. AgCountry Farm Credit Services CEO Mark Knisley says in the last two years, government payments have been helpful to get farmers through tough times. "Along with Market Facilitation Program payments,…Ahrens to Lead Ag Sales for UPL
Published May 14, 2020
Brian Ahrens has been named the head of U.S. ag sales for UPL. Ahrens has worked in various roles within the company, most recently as the lead for the professional products team. Ahrens succeeds Brian Cardin, who requested to step…Farm Economy Feels Effects of COVID-19
Published May 14, 2020
The initial effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt in agriculture. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s quarterly ag survey found a larger decline in farm income and loan repayment rates than in recent quarters. The reduction in…A Bump in the Planting Road
Published May 14, 2020
The wet conditions are hampering fieldwork for farmers in more ways than just one this year. The frost has come out of the ground and that, combined with the already wet conditions from this past fall, is taking a toll…USDA Soybean Carryout Suggests China Demand Recovery
Published May 14, 2020
Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting says USDA’s May Supply and Demand report for soybean carryout is suggesting a significant recovery of demand from China in 2021. "From a standpoint of recovery in their sow herd due to the…