Commodity Classic Groups Say Agriculture is the Answer to Addressing Climate

Commodity Classic may be virtual this year, but the groups still have major topics to tackle with the Biden Administration now in the White House. As the core commodity groups iron out their legislative priorities for the new year, the headline is moving from trade to climate.

Commodity Swaps Provide Flexibility and Can Reduce Risk

Picture this: You see the corn market offering a profitable futures price. You’re booking your inputs, so you don’t want to tie up cash for a margin call. Plus, committing to your grain delivery time and location makes you nervous. What should you do to manage this future price opportunity?

North Dakota Farmers Need 200% of Normal Spring Rainfall to Undo Drought

The scene across North Dakota a year ago was frustrating for farmers. Snow was piled up in farm fields, and moisture was in abundant supply. Combines slogged through snow last March just to try to get the 2019 crop harvested.

John Deere Launches First Product In The See & Spray Portfolio

The company is introducing the first product in its See & Spray lineup---See & Spray Select, which is the result of a development partnership with University of Southern Queensland in Australia.

SBA Finally Issues IFR on Schedule C SE Income for PPP

The SBA issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) allowing Schedule C filers to apply for a PPP loan based on line 7 Gross Income of Schedule C. This will allow many business owners to get a maximum $20,833 loan for their income even though they showed a loss on their Schedule C.

Top Producer Summit Offers On-Demand Education

The in-person 2021 Top Producer Summit was held Feb. 15-17 in Nashville, and an extensive online portion was offered Feb. 23-25. Did you miss the fun? Don’t worry, you can still register and access the online offerings, which include some recordings from the in-person event. Log on by March 31.