A combination of factors has revealed crippling and widespread scarcity, manufacturing bottlenecks, and serious national security and economic repercussions.
China's ag ministry has hiked its corn import forecast from 10 million metric tons to 22 million metric tons. Analysts say the increase is overdue when you consider its purchases and imports to date.
The chase to capture carbon continues. It’s a possible new source of income for farmers and ranchers, but it's also bringing a set of challenges and questions. The answer could be both public and private programs.
Wheat prices saw strength last week, as worries about the 2021 crop continue to grow. With concerns about planting spring wheat this year, it's a factor that could strain already tighter supplies.
With the USDA increasing demand for all categories, the tightest carryout since summer 2014 is expected. This has led to a lot of uncertainty in the market.
