The July 4th holiday in the U.S. typically marks the start of the most critical period of development for the corn and soybean crops, and there are several factors to consider.
The July 4th holiday in the U.S. typically marks the start of the most critical period of development for the corn and soybean crops. It is all about weather for the next six-eight weeks. There have been four consecutive years with no significant weather concerns across the U.S. in July and August. The result has of course been record corn and soybean yields/production. Things are now starting to change quickly, and there are some factors to consider. After traveling more than 600 miles through central and eastern North Dakota this past weekend, I was very disappo...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
