Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 Podcast
Funds hold a very long position in corn and an interesting position in soybeans. Basis is weakening a bit the last several days while it appears we are back to watching weather and money flow in the
Survey Showing SCN’s Continued Spread Renews Focus on the Threat
Waukesha, Wis. — Researchers have been updating the map of known soybean cyst nematode (SCN) distribution regularly since 2000, and with each update, the threat spreads. The latest update, spearheaded by Iowa State University (ISU) nematologist Greg
USDA Announces Third Round of Reforms Under Packers and Stockyards Act
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2025 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act that, in combination with other updates finalized under the Biden-Harris Administration, is
Autonomous Equipment Use to Grow 12 Percent
The autonomous harvester market size is expected to record a 12 percent annual growth rate between 2024 and 2032. Global Market Insights says the rise will be fueled by a surge in product launches and the melding
USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC). Agricultural producers can submit applications to USDA’s