US Farmers Expected to Increase Corn Acreage as Prices Remain Resilient
DENVER (February 20, 2025)—U.S. farmers are projected to shift acreage to corn this spring as corn prices maintain an impressive run while prices for competing crops struggle to keep pace. Corn prices have been buoyed by tight
Secretary Rollins Hosts a Roundtable with Farmers to Discuss Avian Flu and Other Critical Issues
Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 2025 — Today, Secretary Brooke Rollins hosted a roundtable with two dozen farmers to hear their perspective on the best approaches to combat avian flu and ultimately lower egg prices. They also discussed other
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 Podcast
We saw the soy complex finish strong on Thursday with good strength in beans and bean oil especially while corn was quietly higher. March corn can’t seem to get back above $5 on the board as we
No Ban Coming After New Case of Mexican Screwworm
Another case of New World screwworm was found in a Mexican cow south of the border. Despite that, USDA says it won’t limit cattle imports from Mexico. Reuters says U.S. cattle supplies in recent months grew tight
Boosting Ethanol Can Avert a Farm Crisis
In an annual address on the state of the industry, Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlighted the ethanol industry’s pivotal role in American agriculture. He also outlined how ethanol can again help the farm sector
EU Exploring Import Restrictions Which Might Include Soy
The European Union wants to block imports of particular foodstuffs made to different standards to protect its farmers, which is similar to President Trump’s reciprocal trade policy. The Financial Times says the EU Commission will look into
Weekly Corn Inspections for Export Rise
Data from the USDA shows inspections of corn for export rose last week while soybean and wheat assessments declined during the week ending on February 13. Weekly corn inspections totaled 1.61 million metric tons. The agency said