Articles tagged under: Pro Farmer
Pro Farmer Tour Underway
Published August 22, 2022
Participants on two legs of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour are taking a closer look at more than 2,000 corn and soybean fields in the eastern and western Corn Belt. The multi-state tour wraps up Thursday in Rochester, Minnesota. Follow…Markets to Follow Pro Farmer Crop Tour
Published August 19, 2022
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn thinks the trade is anxious to see the results of this week's Pro Farmer crop tour. Much of the focus will be on the drier soybean growing regions. "Pod counts will…Wiesemeyer: Farm Bill Extension Anticipated
Published December 11, 2021
Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer anticipates an extension of the current farm bill when the older policy expires in 2023. "The House is likely going to be controlled by Republicans in 2023, so why would the Republicans on the House…The Pro Farmer Crop Tour Results Are In
Published August 22, 2021
The Pro Farmer Crop estimates have U.S. corn production at more than 15.1 billion bushels, with an estimated average yield of 177 bushels per acre. These numbers take into account the data gathered during this past week's tour. The U.S.…Pro Farmer Crop Tour Takes ‘Boots on Ground’ Look at the Corn Belt
Published August 13, 2021
This week, about 100 tour participants will take a closer look at the crops growing in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. The Pro Farmer Crop Tour is divided into two tour routes: east and west. Pro…Staffing at FSA County Level Limited to 25% or Less
Published March 5, 2021
COVID guidance restrictions from the Biden administration may limit how local Farm Service Agency offices operate in the near-term. Pro Farmer Political Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says USDA is requiring all farm production and conservation facilities to maintain staffing at 25…Biden Priorities
Published January 20, 2021
When one political party controls the White House, House and Senate, big policy changes can be expected. Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says President Biden's first priority is the distribution of the COVID vaccine "We haven't had a successful…WHIP+ Program Addressed at Crop Insurance Meeting
Published October 19, 2020
Pro Farmer Washington policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer told crop insurance agents the WHIP+ program is a well-intended program, but its implementation is a disaster. "It's one of the worst implementations I've seen from the USDA in recent years. There's some…Analysts Show Concern with Pro Farmer Corn Yield Estimate
Published August 25, 2020
Traders had the weekend to digest the Pro Farmer crop tour. Commodity Risk Management Group market analyst Matt Tranel thinks Pro Farmer’s corn yield is far enough below USDA to cause some concern. "Ultimately, we're looking at a crop in…