While U.S. farmland values soared during the big bull market that lasted from 2006 through 2013, all good things must end. However, the overall declines have certainly not matched the drop in grain and oilseed prices or subsequent poor returns per acre.U.S. farmland values soared during the big bull market that lasted from 2006 through 2013. Record-high crop prices coupled with generally good yields took returns per acre to record-high levels as well. Low interest rates during this period made it easy to finance expensive land. There are, of course, many anecdotal stories about what happened to land values across the country. Red River farmland values (eastern North Dakota) quadrupled by most accounts during this bull run, and there were re...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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