It’s no surprise. The longest bull market in history followed by the steep collapse in commodity prices has left farmers in the U.S. and around the world feeling a lot of pain.
It’s no surprise. We’ve written about it on several occasions and we will again in the future. The longest bull market in history followed by the steep collapse in commodity prices has left farmers in the U.S. and around the world feeling a lot of pain. That pain will only worsen if prices stay at current levels. Land prices in some regions in the U.S. have quadrupled during this bull market. Cash rents (lease rates) have followed. Prices for everything else related to production agriculture have escalated sharply. The problem is that those produ...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
